SELFISHNESS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word selfishness. (close relations)
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| egoism | nounn | |||||
noun • (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| egotism | nounn | |||||
noun • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others | ||||||
| self-absorption | nounn | |||||
noun • preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else | ||||||
| self-centeredness | nounn | |||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| self-gratification | nounn | |||||
noun • indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures • the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure | ||||||
| self-importance | nounn | |||||
noun • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance | ||||||
| self-interest | nounn | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| self-preservation | nounn | |||||
noun • preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency | ||||||
| self-seeking | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others adjective satellite • interested only in yourself | ||||||
| self-serving | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • interested only in yourself | ||||||
