selfishness

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Noun selfishness has 1 sense

selfishness - stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
--₁ is a kind of stinginess
Antonyms: unselfishness
--₁ has particulars:
greediness; opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience

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Selfishness

Definition:

Selfishness refers to the quality or characteristic of being concerned primarily with one's own interests, needs, or welfare, often disregarding or neglecting the concerns of others.

Senses:

Noun: The quality of being selfish.
Noun: An act or instance of being selfish.

Examples:

As a noun - Sense 1:

The selfishness of the businessman led to the downfall of his company.

Her selfishness prevented her from sharing her success with others.

As a noun - Sense 2:

His constant selfishness is causing conflicts in our relationship.

The politician's selfishness was evident in his decision to prioritize personal gain over public welfare.

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