Selfish

Collocations of selfish

selfish behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His selfish behavior caused a rift in their friendship.

selfish motives

Frequency: 60 %

Her selfish motives were exposed when she refused to help.

selfish actions

Frequency: 50 %

His selfish actions spoke louder than his words.

selfish desires

Frequency: 45 %

Her selfish desires led her to betray her own family.

selfish tendencies

Frequency: 40 %

His selfish tendencies made it difficult for others to trust him.

Idiomatic Expressions for selfish

• Phrase: put oneself first
  Meaning: to prioritize one's own needs and desires above others
  Usage: It's important to put yourself first sometimes, but not at the expense of those you care about.