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navel-gaz·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
omphaloskepsis, navel-gazingnoun
literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption
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navel-gazingnoun
Excessive focus on oneself; introspection.
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navel-gazing
Navel-gazing refers to the act of excessive self-contemplation, introspection, or focus on one's own internal thoughts, feelings, or problems, often to the point of being self-absorbed or ignoring broader realities. It can also refer to a pointless or self-indulgent pursuit. The term originates from the literal act of contemplating one's navel as an aid to meditation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of navel-gazing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of navel-gazing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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