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Discover Ludwig'self-indulgent' is a perfectly valid and acceptable word in written English
It traditionally means someone who acts or behaves in a way that is intended primarily to benefit themselves without consideration of others, such as by spending money excessively on themselves or by taking too much time off from work. For example, "She has been acting increasingly self-indulgent, taking long lunches and buying expensive things for herself with no regard for the needs of others."
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Too self-indulgent?
"Unprepared" or "self-indulgent," acceptable.
It feels self-indulgent.
Self-indulgent monologues.
But such posturing looks self-indulgent.
"It began feeling self-indulgent.
"It's never self-indulgent, though.
Sad, self-indulgent, flatulent titles.
ROBIN -- Oh, it's self-indulgent.
But it felt too self-indulgent.
The whole thing's inherently self-indulgent".
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