SELFISHNESS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word selfishness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SELFISHNESS
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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 |