Synonyms of selfishness
16 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for selfishness is self-obsession. Other synonyms of selfishness are self-absorption, egoism, self-centeredness, egocentricity and selfhood. The opposite of selfishness is selflessness.
Synonyms and similar words for selfishness
nounThe quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
- egocentricityThe quality of being egocentric.
- me-firstismThe tendency to put oneself first; individualistic selfishness.
- self-centerednessThe state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself.
- egoismThe tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- hoggeryHoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.
- interestednessSelfishness.
- porkishnessThe state or quality of being porkish.
- selfhoodThe quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.
- self-absorptionPreoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of everything else.
- self-interestednessThe quality of being self-interested.
- self-obsessionPreoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness.
- self-servingnessThe state of someone or something being self-serving.
- solipsismSelf-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
- egomism obsolete
- philauty obsoleteSelfishness, self-esteem, vanity.
- suicism obsoleteSelfishness; egoism.
Opposite of selfishness
nounThe quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
- selflessnessThe quality or state of being selfless.
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Meaning of selfishness
- noun The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
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Questions about synonyms of selfishness
- What is another word for selfishness?
- Selfishness has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-obsession, self-absorption, egoism, self-centeredness, egocentricity, selfhood, me-firstism and hoggery.
- What is the opposite of selfishness?
- The opposite of selfishness is selflessness.
- What does selfishness mean?
- Selfishness means the quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
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