navel-gazing (Meaning)

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navel-gazing (n)

literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption

The philosopher's navel-gazing lecture on the meaning of existence left the audience underwhelmed.
The team's constant navel-gazing prevented them from seeing the bigger picture and taking decisive action.
Mary's navel-gazing habit made her oblivious to the needs of others.
The corporation's navel-gazing annual report focused exclusively on its own successes and failed to acknowledge external challenges.
The politician's navel-gazing speeches alienated voters who were concerned with real-world problems.
The artist's navel-gazing paintings explored his inner world but failed to connect with the broader public.
The navel-gazing nature of the company's marketing campaign led to low engagement and poor sales.
The professor's navel-gazing research proposal was rejected as it lacked broader relevance.
The therapy session turned into a navel-gazing exercise that did little to address the client's underlying issues.
The writer's navel-gazing memoir failed to resonate with readers because it was too self-indulgent.

literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption

selfness, ego, selfishness, narcissism, vanity, self-involvement, self-absorption, self-preoccupation, self-centeredness, smugness

generosity, detachment, neutrality, fairness,selflessness, altruism, self-sacrifice, generosity, unselfishness, fairness

The philosopher's navel-gazing lecture on the meaning of existence left the audience underwhelmed.

The team's constant navel-gazing prevented them from seeing the bigger picture and taking decisive action.

Mary's navel-gazing habit made her oblivious to the needs of others.

The corporation's navel-gazing annual report focused exclusively on its own successes and failed to acknowledge external challenges.