1. to be excessively preoccupied with oneself; to be focused on one's own thoughts, feelings, and interests while being unaware of or indifferent to others
He is so self-absorbed that he never listens to what others have to say.
Ele é tão egocêntrico que nunca escuta o que os outros têm a dizer.
2. to be absorbed in one's own thoughts or feelings to the point of being unaware of one's surroundings
She seemed self-absorbed, lost in her own thoughts during the meeting.
Ela parecia absorvida em si mesma, perdida em seus próprios pensamentos durante a reunião.