English Explanatory Dictionary

selfishness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-selfishness.wav

Word forms

selfishness selfishnesses

Etymology

From selfish + -ness.

Synonyms

egocentricity me-firstism self-centeredness egoism egomism hoggery interestedness philauty porkishness selfhood selfishness self-absorption self-interestedness self-obsession self-servingness solipsism suicism

Antonyms

selflessness self-abnegation

Related words

autocentrism self-interest selfish

Derived words

rational selfishness
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