Selfish synonyms and antonyms
sĕl'fĭsh
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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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Engrossed in oneself and one's own affairs; selfish.
(Informal) Grasping; avaricious
Absorbed primarily or only in one's own interests or activities.
self (related)
Of the same material as the article with which it is used:
(Psychology) The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
Having the psychological condition of egomania.
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Of or like a person who is a glutton
altruistic (antonym)
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
The quality of being egocentric
kind (antonym)
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
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The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others
unselfish (antonym)
Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.
Tending to talk excessively about oneself.
Avoiding or averse to the society of others; not sociable:
selfless (antonym)
Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish:
Based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic
Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
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self-centred (related)
caring (antonym)
Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others.
The tendency to think of self and self-interest.
thoughtless (related)
Regard for oneself and one's own interests
greedy (related)
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delude (related)
narrow-minded (related)
sinful (related)
Harsh in judgment; unkind.
naive (related)
self-destructive (related)
irrational (related)
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Caring about oneself rather than others.
The condition of being self-centered; selfishness
Barely sufficient; close:
arrogant (related)
foolish (related)
misguided (related)
amoral (related)
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generous (antonym)
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
Not temperate or moderate, especially in rhetoric or tone; unrestrained:
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.
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.
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