# selfishly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈsɛlfɪʃli/ · SELF-ish-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He realized he had been living quite selfishly and decided to start volunteering his time.

## Synonyms

- greedily — Focuses specifically on the desire for more material wealth or food.
- egotistically — Focuses on an excessive sense of self-importance.
- egocentrically — Focuses on the inability to consider any perspective other than one's own.

## Antonyms

- selflessly — The direct opposite, acting for the benefit of others.
- altruistically — Acting with a noble, unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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