AI Overview +3 A narcissist is someone who has an excessive sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others: Grandiose sense of self-importance Narcissists believe they are unique, special, and better than others. They may exaggerate or lie about their achievements and talents. Need for admiration Narcissists seek too much attention and want people to admire them. Lack of empathy Narcissists may have a diminished ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. Sense of entitlement Narcissists believe they deserve special treatment and that the rules don't apply to them. They may believe that success takes hard work for others, but not for them. Other signs of narcissism include: Fantasies of greatness, Interpersonally exploitative behavior, Envy of others or belief that others are envious of them, and Arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes. Narcissism is a mental health condition called narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The term comes from the Greek mythological figure Narcissus, who was so obsessed with his own beauty that he died staring at his reflection in a pool of water.
