solipsist
/ˈsoʊlɪpsɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that only their own mind exists and that everything else is a product of their imagination.
- My roommate is such a solipsist that he thinks his dreams are the only reality.
- The philosopher was a famous solipsist who argued that the external world might be an illusion.
- In the novel, the main character becomes a solipsist after years of isolation.
- A person who is extremely self-centered and ignores the feelings or existence of others.
- The movie critic called the celebrity a solipsist for only talking about himself in interviews.
- Her boss is a total solipsist who never listens to anyone else's ideas.
- Don't be a solipsist; consider how your actions affect your friends.
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