Meaning & use
selfish
Concerned mainly with one's own interests, needs, or wishes, with little regard for others.
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It felt selfish to keep the last slice of cake for himself.
Her selfish decision to cancel last minute left the whole group without a ride.
A note on using this word
Selfish is almost always negative; compare with 'self-interested,' which can be neutral or even sensible in some contexts.
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