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SELFISH definition: 1. Someone who is selfish only thinks of their own advantage: 2. Someone who is selfish only…. Learn more.
The meaning of SELFISH is concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself : seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. How to use selfish in a sentence.
Selfish definition: devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.. See examples of SELFISH used in a sentence.
adjective. 1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others. 2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself. selfish motives. SYNONYMS 1. self-interested, self-seeking, egoistic; illiberal, parsimonious, stingy.
Synonyms for SELFISH: egotistical, egoistical, egocentric, narcissistic, self-centered, self-absorbed, egoistic, self-interested; Antonyms of SELFISH: unselfish, selfless, altruistic, humanitarian, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, charitable.
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Selfish is usually meant to be an insult; someone selfish goes beyond just taking care of themselves, and actively takes from others. The opposite of selfish is self-sacrificing, which means, "giving everything to others and sacrificing your own needs."
Definition of selfish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of SELFISHNESS is the quality or state of being selfish : a concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others : excessive interest in oneself. How to use selfishness in a sentence.
adj. 1. Concerned chiefly or excessively with oneself, and having little regard for others: a selfish child who wouldn't share toys. 2. Showing or arising from an excessive concern with oneself and a lack of concern for others: a selfish whim. self′ish·ly adv. self′ish·ness n.
