Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/
noun Selfishness is the quality of being selfish.
A1 Being selfish is not a good trait.
A2 She showed her selfish by not sharing her toys with others.
B1 His selfishness often causes conflicts with his friends.
B2 The politician's selfish led to corruption and scandal.
C1 Her selfish in business dealings ultimately led to her downfall.
C2 The CEO's selfishness was evident in his decision to cut employee benefits for his own gain.
adjective Selfish describes someone who is concerned only with their own interests and not caring about others.
A1 She is selfish and never shares her toys with her friends.
A2 He can be selfish at times, but he also has a generous side.
B1 Her selfish behavior caused a rift in her relationships with others.
B2 The politician's selfish actions led to widespread public outrage.
C1 The CEO's selfish decisions prioritized profit over the well-being of employees.
C2 Her selfish ambition drove her to step on others to climb the corporate ladder.
formal Her selfish behavior was evident when she refused to share the resources with her colleagues.
informal He's so selfish, he never thinks about anyone else's feelings.
slang Stop being so selfish and share the snacks with us!
figurative His selfish attitude was like a dark cloud overshadowing the group's harmony.
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