solipsists

/ˈsɑlɪpsɪsts/
noun
  1. People who believe that only their own mind exists and that everything else is a product of their imagination.
    • In philosophy class, we debated whether solipsists can truly interact with the world.
    • Some critics call extreme individualists modern-day solipsists.
    • Solipsists argue that other people's experiences cannot be proven to exist.
  2. People who are extremely self-centered and ignore the feelings or existence of others.
    • Solipsists often struggle to build meaningful friendships.
    • My roommate is such a solipsist that he never notices when I'm upset.
    • The CEO's behavior as a solipsist alienated the entire staff.
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