omphaloskepsis

• Substantiv, das die wörtliche Betrachtung des eigenen Nabels bezeichnet; idiomatisch verwendet für selbstgefällige Selbstbezogenheit oder übermäßige Selbstreflexion.

A noun referring to the literal act of contemplating one's navel, often used idiomatically to describe complacent self-absorption or excessive introspection.

unzählbar

1. Contemplation of one's navelC2formal

   The literal act of gazing at one's own navel, often used as a meditative practice.

   Nabelschau

   • The yogi practiced omphaloskepsis as a form of meditation.
   • Some ancient traditions encouraged omphaloskepsis for inner peace.
   • He described omphaloskepsis as a way to focus the mind.

2. Complacent self-absorptionC2formal

   A state of being overly self-centered or absorbed in one's own thoughts, often to the point of ignoring the outside world.

   Selbstbespiegelung

   • His constant omphaloskepsis made him oblivious to the needs of others.
   • The politician's omphaloskepsis was criticized as a lack of awareness.
   • She retreated into omphaloskepsis, avoiding all social interactions.

   Synonymeegotismnarcissismnavel-gazingself-absorptionself-centeredness

   Antonymealtruismattentivenessawarenessengagementoutreachselflessness