Contemplate (one's) navel humorous verb phrase
To spend an excessive amount of time thinking or worrying about one's own problems or concerns
While others were jointly discussing the most difficult problem, it was selfish of him to contemplate his navel.
Recently, Tim is too busy contemplating at his navel, so I guess he can't meet you in person.
I detest those contemplating their navel and refusing to help others.
The verb" contemplate" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The word originates from the Ancient Greek words.