Meaning & use

selfish

adjective·Everyday

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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