selfishness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
Definition
The quality of being concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself; seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others.
Examples
His constant selfishness made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
The company's pursuit of profit at the expense of the environment was seen as pure selfishness.
She regretted her selfishness after realizing how much her actions had hurt her family.
How to Use selfishness
- selfishness of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating possession or origin of the selfishness. — "The selfishness of the politician was evident in his voting record."
- accused of selfishness (collocation)
- To be blamed or stated to be excessively concerned with oneself. — "He was accused of selfishness for hoarding all the supplies."
- driven by selfishness (collocation)
- Motivated primarily by self-interest. — "Their actions were driven by selfishness, not by a desire to help."
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