This is the 11379th most frequent Swedish word.
navelskåderi
Navel-gazing; excessive self-absorption or introspection.
The word "navelskåderi" describes self-centered behavior or excessive focus on one's own ideas.
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.
Here, "navelskåderi" refers to creative work that focuses too much on personal themes, making it less relatable.
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.
In this context, "navelskåderi" is used positively to mean introspection for growth.