How Covert Narcissism Differs From Overt Narcissism
Psychology Today | 19.01.2026 21:47
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to understanding the nuances and different presentations of narcissism. Yet, pop psychology often packages narcissism into the grandiose, attention-seeking, boisterous, self-centered extrovert. In general, it is true that both covert and overt narcissism include foundational traits of entitlement and self-absorption, feelings of being superior, or “unique,” and expectations of entitlement in receiving special attention or treatment.
