noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist wordnet
3. 3
   Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism. countable, uncountable

   "The solipsism that too frequently infects high commands has no place on a battlefield."

4. 4
   Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.; Masturbation. countable, euphemistic, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

animismcelebrating palm sundaychoking the chickenegocentricityegoismegomism

Example

More examples

"Solipsism only exists if I believe it does."

Etymology

From Latin sōlus (“alone”) + ipse (“self”) + -ism.

Related phrases

self centeredness

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.