Synonyms of every man for himself
17 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for every man for himself is self-interested. Other synonyms of every man for himself are self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded and self-centered.
Synonyms and similar words for every man for himself
adjectiveSelfish.
- egocentricSelfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
- self-centeredEgotistically obsessed with oneself.
- solipsisticSelf-centred, selfish, unaware or out of touch with the views or needs of others.
- egoisticalCaring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others; selfish.
- idiocentricCharacterized by or denoting interest centered upon oneself or one's own ways, rather than upon others or the ways of...
- individualisticInterested in oneself rather than others; egocentric.
- interestedHaving an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
- porkishSelfish.
- reptilian figuratively
- selfish
- selflikeSelfish; self-centered.
- selfsomeSelf-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
- self-absorbedOverly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
- self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
- self-mindedConcerned or preoccupied with one's own selfish or self-centered needs, interests, or wants; egocentric.
- self-seekingMindful of, or promoting, only one's own interests.
- self-servingShowing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).
Opposite of every man for himself
phraseA command, issued in case of shipwreck, that crew members are relieved of all duties and should try...
- women and children firstAn exhortation to follow the principle of removing women and children from danger before men.
Meaning of every man for himself
- phrase A command, issued in case of shipwreck, that crew members are relieved of all duties and should try to save themselves.
- phrase An expression of indifference, describing or advocating selfishness, lack of comradeship, etc.
- adjective Selfish.
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Questions about synonyms of every man for himself
- What is another word for every man for himself?
- Every man for himself has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-interested, self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded, self-centered, self-absorbed and egocentric.
- What is the opposite of every man for himself?
- The opposite of every man for himself is women and children first.
- What does every man for himself mean?
- Every man for himself means a command, issued in case of shipwreck, that crew members are relieved of all duties and should try to save themselves.
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