No. 11,379 in Swedish
navelskåderi
Navel-gazing; excessive self-absorption or introspection.
In a sentence
Han kritiseras ofta för sitt navelskåderi och brist på intresse för andras idéer.
He is often criticized for his navel-gazing and lack of interest in others' ideas.
The word "navelskåderi" describes self-centered behavior or excessive focus on one's own ideas.
I denna konstutställning finns en känsla av navelskåderi som inte engagerar betraktaren.
In this art exhibition, there is a sense of navel-gazing that does not engage the viewer.
Here, "navelskåderi" refers to creative work that focuses too much on personal themes, making it less relatable.
Jag tror att lite navelskåderi är nyttigt för självreflektion och personlig utveckling.
I believe that a bit of navel-gazing is beneficial for self-reflection and personal development.
In this context, "navelskåderi" is used positively to mean introspection for growth.
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