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    conceited
    /kənˈsiːtɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. excessively proud of oneself; vain: "Fred's so conceited he'd never believe anyone would refuse him"

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  2. library.fiveable.me › ap-lit › unit-88.4 Identifying symbols, conceits, and allusions - Fiveable

    Jun 18, 2024 · A conceit is a complex and sustained metaphor that extends throughout a poem. It is a literary device used to explore a single idea or theme in an imaginative and extended way.

  3. buddhism.stackexchange.com › questions › 51058What doctrine or practice may counter-act "conceit"?

    6 days ago · Māna (Sanskrit, Pali; Tibetan: nga rgyal) is a Buddhist term that may be translated as "pride", "arrogance", or "conceit". It is defined as an inflated mind that makes whatever is suitable, such as wealth or learning, to be the foundation of pride. It creates the basis for disrespecting others and for the occurrence of suffering.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsciousnessConsciousness - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Consciousness —The having of perceptions, thoughts, and feelings; awareness. The term is impossible to define except in terms that are unintelligible without a grasp of what consciousness means. Many fall into the trap of equating consciousness with self-consciousness —to be conscious it is only necessary to be aware of the external world.

  6. www.betterhelp.com › advice › psychologistsWhat Is Fixation? Psychology, Definition, And The Evolution Of...

    Jul 8, 2024 · The psychology of fixation. The concept of fixation dates to Freudian research. In his research, Freud claimed that people get stuck in one stage of psychosexual development. The psychological definition of fixation relates to having attachments to people or things that persist from childhood to adulthood.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Borderline_personality_disorderBorderline personality disorder - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · A markedly disturbed sense of identity and distorted self-image. [8] Impulsive or reckless behaviors, including uncontrollable spending, unsafe sexual practices, substance use disorder, reckless driving, and binge eating. [33] Recurrent suicidal ideation or behaviors involving self-harm.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prudishnessPrudishness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 7, 2024 · excessive or affected modesty.

  9. www.enotes.com › topics › john-donneUnderstanding the use of conceit in John Donne's poetry

    Jul 5, 2024 · In poetry, a conceit is an elaborate comparison (via metaphor or simile ) between two very different objects to convey complex meaning. Samuel Johnson described metaphysical conceits...