as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness
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Recent Examples of selfishness
Eventually, though, the depth and selfishness of corporate psychopathy in unchecked leadership positions can cost an organization the trust of its employees.
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Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Speaking on ground where the Indonesian military had buried Timorese freedom fighters, Francis warned against the intrusion of Western liberal values that encourage materialism and selfishness.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2025
Years after graduation, the harsh reality of the New York art scene sets in, and Willow’s selfishness becomes more and more apparent.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 June 2025
Are his words out of greed and selfishness or to better lives?
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Speaking on ground where the Indonesian military had buried Timorese freedom fighters, Francis warned against the intrusion of Western liberal values that encourage materialism and selfishness.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2025
Years after graduation, the harsh reality of the New York art scene sets in, and Willow’s selfishness becomes more and more apparent.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 June 2025
Are his words out of greed and selfishness or to better lives?
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for selfishness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfishness
Noun
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Those looking for more novelty to tote around this fall might enjoy the vanity cases and tidy little boxes from Hermès and Victoria Beckham.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, a seamless glass shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This is different from egoism and self-centeredness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In advance of the ceremony, the finalists were asked an essential question: Orwell claimed that prose writers have four ‘great motivations’ (putting aside the need to earn a living): sheer egoism; aesthetic enthusiasm; historical impulse; and political purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Self-serving bias is built-in to protect your ego unfairly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Selfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfishness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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