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self-grasping

 

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Self-grasping

Noun

Sense 1: Selfish or egocentric behavior

Self-grasping refers to the tendency of an individual to act in a selfish or egocentric manner, primarily focusing on their own needs and desires without considering others.

Sample Sentence: His self-grasping attitude led to conflicts and strained relationships.

Sense 2: Clinging onto one's self-identity

In a philosophical context, self-grasping can also describe the attachment individuals have to their self-identity and the notion of a fixed, unchanging self.

Sample Sentence: The practice of meditation helps in understanding and overcoming self-grasping.

Adjective

Sense 1: Engrossed in one's own thoughts or concerns

When used as an adjective, self-grasping describes a state of being engrossed in one's own thoughts or concerns, often to the point of obliviousness to the surroundings.

Sample Sentence: She was so self-grasping in her work that she didn't notice the time passing by.

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