Navel-gazing Edit Meaning

1.

Engaging in self-absorbed behavior, often to the point of being narcissistic.

If she would stop navel-gazing, she would realize the light had turned green.

See self-absorbed, narcissistic, snooty, selfish

2.

Negative or excessive self-contemplation, often the focus is on you and not others, when making a point or offering an opinion.

Canadians often engage in navel-gazing, always second-guessing themselves about their identity; the proud statement of their Canadian uniqueness nearly always includes a slight against Americans for their excessive patriotism.

See naval gazer, navel-gazing, navel-gazer, navel, naval