selfish

Example Sentences

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Salah possessed the selfish, ruthless streak that is common among all the greats, but the assists figure alone demonstrates he was also a team contributor.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

There’s not much comic zing in the idea that a handful of selfish families rule the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It’s true that the American cost of living is getting worse — so much for “affordability”! — and it’s human nature to focus on what’s right in front of us, selfish as that may be.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

For those people that do cover up their dog poo—I believe that’s just anti-social, selfish behavior, and I don’t know how to enforce picking up after dogs besides reporting someone’s name.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

“I can't believe you'd even threaten that. Do you know what that would do to our family? This is a private family issue. You're being unbelievably selfish right now.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman