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Navel-gazing

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The act of self-absorbed or excessive contemplation of oneself, often with little or no regard for the outside world.

Example sentence: John's constant navel-gazing prevented him from noticing the opportunities and challenges around him.

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To engage in excessive introspection or self-examination.

Example sentence: After experiencing a major failure, Sarah found herself navel-gazing, analyzing every decision she had made.

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by being excessively self-focused or absorbed in one's own thoughts.

Example sentence: The navel-gazing professor seemed more interested in his own ideas than in teaching the students.