Selfish synonyms
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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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Tending to talk excessively about oneself.
Caring about oneself rather than others.
Engrossed in oneself and one's own affairs; selfish.
self (related)
Of the same material as the article with which it is used:
(Informal) Grasping; avaricious
Having the psychological condition of egomania.
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Absorbed primarily or only in one's own interests or activities.
Avoiding or averse to the society of others; not sociable:
Of or like a person who is a glutton
altruistic (antonym)
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
caring (antonym)
Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others.
kind (antonym)
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
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The quality of being egocentric
selfless (antonym)
Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish:
unselfish (antonym)
Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.
The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others
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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(Psychology) The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
Not temperate or moderate, especially in rhetoric or tone; unrestrained:
Barely sufficient; close:
The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
iotacism
In Greek, the pronunciation of certain letters, like eta and upsilon, as iota (ē) because of a regular sound change.
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The condition of being self-centered; selfishness
generous (antonym)
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
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.
Harsh in judgment; unkind.
Regard for oneself and one's own interests
thoughtless (related)
The tendency to think of self and self-interest.
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self-centred (related)
greedy (related)
naive (related)
self-destructive (related)
delude (related)
narrow-minded (related)
irrational (related)
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sinful (related)
arrogant (related)
foolish (related)
misguided (related)
amoral (related)
Find another word for selfish. In this page you can discover 54 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for selfish, like: egocentric, self-absorbed, egotistic, narcistic, self-seeking, self-serving, egoistic, egotistical, egoistical, self-centered and wrapped up in oneself.
