Meaning & use
Selfishly
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In a manner concerned chiefly with one's own interests or pleasure, without regard for others.
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He selfishly took the last seat, leaving his friend standing.
She admitted she had acted selfishly by not sharing the news sooner.
A note on using this word
Pairs the adjective "selfish" with the adverbial "-ly" suffix; often used to criticize behavior that ignores others' needs.
Words with a similar meaning
self-centeredlyegotistically
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Words with an opposite meaning
selflesslygenerously
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