A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates
achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior
without commensurate achievements).
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power,
brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be
understood by, or should associate with, other special or highstatus
people (or institutions).
Requires excessive admiration.
Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of
especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his
or her expectations.
Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to
achieve his or her own ends.
Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the
feelings and needs of others.
Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of
him or her.
Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.
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