Selfish Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Selfish
Caring only about oneself; selfish.
Excessively self-involved.
narcistic
Pursuing only one's own ends or interests.
The definition of egoistic is someone who is self-centered or conceited.
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Engrossed in oneself and one's own affairs; selfish.
(Informal) Grasping; avaricious
Absorbed primarily or only in one's own interests or activities.
Having the psychological condition of egomania.
(Psychology) The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
Of or like a person who is a glutton
The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others
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The quality of being egocentric
Tending to talk excessively about oneself.
The condition of being self-centered; selfishness
Based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic
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Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
Harsh in judgment; unkind.
Avoiding or averse to the society of others; not sociable:
The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
The tendency to think of self and self-interest.
Regard for oneself and one's own interests
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Caring about oneself rather than others.
Not temperate or moderate, especially in rhetoric or tone; unrestrained:
Barely sufficient; close:
iotacism
In Greek, the pronunciation of certain letters, like eta and upsilon, as iota (ē) because of a regular sound change.
A developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication and by abnormal behavior patterns, such as the repetition of specific movements or a tendency to focus on certain objects. Autism is evident in the first years of life. Its cause is unknown.
Antonyms for Selfish
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.
Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish:
Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
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