What is another word for selfishness?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛlfɪʃnəs], [ sˈɛlfɪʃnəs], [ s_ˈɛ_l_f_ɪ_ʃ_n_ə_s]
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Similar words for selfishness:
- attribute (noun)
- egoism/egotism (noun)
- ego trip (noun)
- greed (noun)
- misanthropy (noun)
- narcissism (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- parsimony (noun)
- self-absorption (noun)
- self-centeredness (noun)
- self-importance (noun)
- self-involvement (noun)
- selfishness (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Selfishness:
n.
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- self.
- self worship,
- megalomanias,
- self love,
- preoccupation with selves,
- self admirations,
- selfconfidence,
- over-confidences,
- selfworships,
- selfpossession,
- selfregard,
- over confidence,
- braggings,
- selfimportance,
- self possession,
- over confidences,
- boastfulnesses,
- vauntings,
- conceitednesses,
- selfinterest,
- self confidence,
- self worships,
- selflove,
- selfadmirations,
- selfinterests,
- self admiration,
- self regard,
- self interests,
- self-admirations,
- swellheadednesses,
- selfadmiration,
- self-worships,
- selfworship,
- self importance,
- self interest,
- self-interests.
- in satiableness,
- in satiablenesses,
- gimmie,
- graspingnesses,
- piggishnesses,
- gormandizings,
- in-satiableness,
- in-satiablenesses,
- in-temperance,
- swinishnesses,
- ex-cess,
- in-temperances,
- esuriences,
- insatiablenesses,
- gimmies,
- in temperances,
- ex cess,
- the gimmie,
- ex-cesses,
- in temperance.
- self-love,
- niggardliness,
- swellheadedness,
- narcissism,
- self-involvement,
- gluttony,
- boastfulness,
- the gimmies,
- egocentricity,
- preoccupation with self,
- self-regard,
- Self-admiration,
- egocentrism,
- egoisms,
- ego trip,
- swinishness,
- megalomania,
- self-worship,
- Gluttonies,
- miserliness,
- greed,
- self-absorption,
- esurience,
- self-centeredness,
- graspingness,
- over-confidence,
- self-interest,
- egoism,
- Vainness,
- egomania,
- Insatiableness,
- piggishness,
- Conceitedness.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- rapacity,
- penuriousness,
- Selfhood,
- Selfness,
- craving,
- selfish,
- individuality,
- nepotism,
- narrowness,
- self-confidence,
- self-indulgence,
- expedience,
- Self-applause,
- personality,
- opportunism,
- interestedness,
- parsimony,
- meanness,
- self-approbation,
- Selfism,
- Self-gratulation,
- interest,
- self-advancement,
- desire,
- self-esteem,
- self-pleasing,
- self-glorification,
- Self-devotion,
- conceit,
- self-serving,
- individualism,
- ego,
- independence,
- Hoggery,
- autism,
- acquisitiveness,
- Autotheism,
- self-sufficiency,
- Amour Propre,
- close-fistedness,
- penny-pinching,
- self-complacency,
- self-seeking,
- Self-conceit,
- inconsiderateness,
- navel-gazing,
- personification,
- covetousness,
- stinginess.
How to use "Selfishness" in context?
Selfishness is often considered a negative attribute. However, in some cases, it can be a successful strategy. By following a selfish agenda, people can get what they want without involving others. This can be beneficial in areas such as business, romance, and friendships. While selfishness can be dangerous in the wrong hands, it can also be a useful tool in achieving one's goals.
Paraphrases for Selfishness:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Equivalence
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Noun, singular or mass
egoism, egotism, egocentricity.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Forward Entailment
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Adjective
selfish.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Noun, singular or mass
self-indulgence, self-interest.
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Noun, singular or mass
Homophones for Selfishness:
- sleepy sickness, Sylvia Communis, self-effacing, self-conscious, selfsameness, self-seeking, self-examining.
Hyponym for Selfishness:
n.
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attribute
stinginess.
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attribute
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