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selfish adj.
self-sufficient adj.

ADJECTIVE

selfish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

egotistical greedy narcissistic self-centered

WEAK

egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistic hoggish mean mercenary miserly narrow narrow-minded parsimonious prejudiced self-indulgent self-interested self-seeking stingy ungenerous wrapped up in oneself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

benevolent unselfish

WEAK

caring kind

ADJECTIVE

self-sufficient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competent confident efficient self-supporting self-sustaining

WEAK

arrogant closed conceited doing one's own thing egotistic haughty independent individual on one's own self-confident self-dependent self-sufficing self-supported self-sustained smug unit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incompetent inefficient unable

WEAK

incapable needy

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out for number one

We’re not a people that just looks out for number one.

From Time ● Jul. 24, 2013

As reluctant as I am to advocate the pursuit of looking out for number one, I think that can only serve as a recommendation.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2011

When other men with sword and gun, Would stop the fierce destroying Hun, We count the cost as money lost, And still look out for number one.

From War Rhymes by Wayfarer by Abner Cosens

A man must look out for number one.

From Quiet Talks on Service by S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon

I don't care for myself, and as for Dan—let him look out for number one.

From The Boy Trapper by Harry Castlemon

out for number one

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