selfishly

Meaning

In a manner that shows concern only for one's own desires, needs, or advantages, often at the expense of others.

Examples

• She acted selfishly when she took the last seat on the bus, ignoring the elderly woman standing nearby.
• It is hard to work with someone who behaves so selfishly during group projects.

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfɪʃli/

Synonyms of selfishly

Words with a similar meaning to selfishly:

• greedily
• egotistically
• egocentrically

Antonyms of selfishly

Words with the opposite meaning to selfishly:

• selflessly
• altruistically