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View usage for: (selfɪʃ) adjectiveIf you say that someone is selfish, you mean that he or she cares only about himself or herself, and not about other people. [disapproval] I think I've been very selfish. I've been mainly concerned with myself. ...the selfish interests of a few people. Synonyms: self-centred, self-interested, greedy, mercenary More Synonyms of selfish selfishly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Cabinet Ministers are selfishly pursuing their own vested interests. selfishness uncountable noun The arrogance and selfishness of different interest groups never ceases to amazeme. [+ of] Synonyms: egotism, self-interest, self-centredness, greed More Synonyms of selfish selfish in British English (ˈsɛlfɪʃ) adjective1. chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc, esp to the total exclusion of the interests of others 2. relating to or characterized by self-interest Derived forms selfishly (ˈselfishly) adverb selfishness (ˈselfishness) noun selfish in American English (ˈsɛlfɪʃ) adjective1. too much concerned with one's own welfare or interests and having little or no concern for others; self-centered 2. showing or prompted by self-interest Derived forms selfishly (ˈselfishly) adverb selfishness (ˈselfishness) noun Examples of 'selfish' in a sentenceselfish In other languagesselfish British English: selfish / ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ ADJECTIVE If you say that someone is selfish, you disapprove of them because they care only about themselves, and not about other people. I think I've been very selfish. - American English: selfish
- Arabic: أَنَانِيّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: egoísta
- Chinese: 自私的
- Croatian: sebičan
- Czech: sobecký
- Danish: selvisk
- Dutch: egoïstisch
- European Spanish: egoísta
- Finnish: itsekäs
- French: égoïste
- German: egoistisch
- Greek: εγωιστής
- Italian: egoista
- Japanese: 利己的な
- Korean: 이기적인
- Norwegian: egoistisk
- Polish: samolubny
- European Portuguese: egoísta
- Romanian: egoist
- Russian: эгоистичный
- Latin American Spanish: egoísta
- Swedish: självisk
- Thai: เห็นแก่ตัว
- Turkish: bencil
- Ukrainian: егоїстичний
- Vietnamese: ích kỷ
Chinese translation of 'selfish' adj - [person, reason, behaviour]
自私的 (zìsī de) it was a selfish decision 这(這)是一个(個)自私的决(決)定 (zhè shì yī gè zìsī de juédìng)
Definition (of behaviour or attitude) motivated by self-interest the selfish interests of a few people Synonyms ungenerous egoistic or egoistical egotistic or egotistical looking out for number one (informal) Opposites generous , considerate , selfless , benevolent , altruistic , self-sacrificing , philanthropic , unselfish , magnanimous , self-denying , ungrudging Additional synonymsDefinition having an excessive desire for something, such as food or money He attacked greedy bosses for awarding themselves big pay rises. Synonyms avaricious, grasping, selfish, insatiable, acquisitive, rapacious, materialistic, desirous, covetousDefinition motivated by greed or the desire for gain Despite his mercenary motives, he is not a cynic. Synonyms greedy, grasping, acquisitive, venal, avaricious, covetous, money-grubbing (informal), bribable Persistently and narrowly self-interested behaviour is ultimately self-defeating. Synonyms selfish, self-centred, egotistical, greedy, mercenary, self-seeking, ungenerous, egoistic, egotistic, egotistical, looking out for number one (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition inclined to promote only one's own profit or interests Politicians are untrustworthy self-seeking creatures. Synonyms selfish, self-interested, mercenary, calculating, opportunistic, self-serving, acquisitive, on the make (slang), careerist, gold-digging, fortune-hunting, looking out for number one (informal), out for what you can get |