The meaning of SELFISH is concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself : seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. How to use selfish in a sentence.

Synonyms for SELFISH: egotistical, egoistical, egocentric, narcissistic, self-centered, self-absorbed, egoistic, self-interested; Antonyms of SELFISH: unselfish, selfless, altruistic, humanitarian, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, charitable

Selfish is usually meant to be an insult; someone selfish goes beyond just taking care of themselves, and actively takes from others. The opposite of selfish is self-sacrificing, which means, "giving everything to others and sacrificing your own needs."

SELFISH definition: 1. Someone who is selfish only thinks of their own advantage: 2. Someone who is selfish only…. Learn more.

If you say that someone is selfish, you mean that he or she cares only about himself or herself, and not about other people.

SELFISH meaning: caring only about yourself and not other people: . Learn more.

Selfishness is being concerned excessively or exclusively for oneself or one's own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others. [1][2] Selfishness is the opposite of altruism or selflessness, and has also been contrasted (as by C. S. Lewis) with self-centeredness. [3]

Define selfish. selfish synonyms, selfish pronunciation, selfish translation, English dictionary definition of selfish. adj. 1. Concerned chiefly or excessively with oneself, and having little regard for others: a selfish child who wouldn't share toys.

The meaning of SELFISHNESS is the quality or state of being selfish : a concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others : excessive interest in oneself. How to use selfishness in a sentence.

Definition of selfish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.