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selfish

self·ish

selfish

 
 
pronunciation:
sel fihsh
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part of speech: adjective
definition: concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others.
The selfish boy refused to share his toys with his brother.
synonyms:
egocentric
similar words:
greedy
derivations: selfishly (adv.), selfishness (n.)
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