Synonyms for selfish
ˈsɛl fɪʃself·ish

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1. selfishadjective

   Synonyms:
   egotistic, greedy, egotistical, self-centered, egoistic

   Antonyms:
   selfless, altruistic, philanthropic

2. selfishadjective

   Holding one’s self-interest as the standard for decision making.

   Synonyms:
   self-centered, egotistic, greedy, egotistical, egoistic

   Antonyms:
   selfless, altruistic, philanthropic

3. selfishadjective

   Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

   Synonyms:
   egoistic, egotistical, greedy, self-centered, egotistic

   Antonyms:
   philanthropic, selfless, altruistic

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1. selfish

   Synonyms:
   egotistical, self-minded, self-indulgent, self-worshipful, worldly, illiberal, ungenerous, narrowminded, mercenary, greedy

   Antonyms:
   disinterested, generous, unselfish, handsome, liberal, high-minded, self-denying, magnanimous, patriotic, public-spirited, considerate, accommodating

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1. selfishadjective

   concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

   "Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman

   Antonyms:
   unselfish, self-giving, public-spirited, self-denying, self-sacrificing, sharing, self-forgetful

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1. selfishadjective

   Synonyms:
   illiberal, mean, sordid, mercenary, narrow, narrow-minded, self-seeking

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1. selfishadjective

   Synonyms:
   ungenerous, narrow, illiberal, uncharitable

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1. List of paraphrases for "selfish":

   egotistical, self-seeking, egoistic, self-serving, self-centered, egocentric, self-interested, self-centred, ungenerous, greedy, self-absorbed, selfishness

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1. President Vizcarra:

   This kind of behavior is individualistic, selfish... ignoring what's happening around us, and precisely what has brought this situation upon us, not just in Peru, but the whole world.

2. Joaquin Phoenix:

   I've been a scoundrel in my life. I've been selfish, cruel at times and hard to work with, and I'm grateful that so many people in this room have given me a second chance.

3. Sharie Stines:

   When people are discontent(ed) they tend to become more self-concerned, which in turn, becomes self-centeredness, thus leading to selfishness, i have often noticed that relationships are ruined because of one selfish person.

4. Chief Superintendent Ian Wylie:

   This is just, frankly, selfish actions of individuals who seemed determined to ignore the COVID-19 legislation, and all of the health advice that has been widely publicized, they have caused significant disruption to the people of Bath and the local area.

5. Daniel Ahmadizadeh:

   We wanted to build something that is not just great for others, but for our selfish purposes so we don't get bored, i watch basketball when I get home but that's not on.