Definitions

selfish

[sel-fish] / ˈsɛl fɪʃ /

ADJECTIVE

thinking only of oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

egotistical greedy narcissistic self-centered

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

benevolent unselfish

WEAK

caring kind

Example Sentences

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All the characters the excellent Mr. Felciano plays are sinister, selfish or generally priggish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A coroner has condemned "selfish" drivers after illegally parked cars delayed emergency vehicles from reaching a beach where a 15-year-old girl had drowned.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I’m generous at times, but sometimes I’m selfish and sometimes I’m loyal and sometimes I’m narcissistic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Is it selfish I feel totally relieved by this answer?

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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