Narcissistic rage occurs on a continuum from instances of aloofness, and expression of mild irritation or annoyance, to serious outbursts, including violent attacks.
en.wikipedia.org He idealizes, to begin with, his particular solution of his basic conflict: compliance becomes goodness, love, saintliness; aggressiveness becomes strength, leadership, heroism, omnipotence; aloofness becomes wisdom, self-sufficiency, independence.
en.wikipedia.org He tries to engage with the "qaouaji" of the old cafe, but repeatedly and inadvertently insults him with his cultural aloofness.
en.wikipedia.org Being a mild-mannered, soft-spoken man gave him an air of aloofness that often gave way to a fathomless wisdom and generosity.
en.wikipedia.org Behind the aloofness was a sense of humour but also, surprisingly, a sense of insecurity as he grappled with unwelcome change.
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