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leithleach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • distinct adj Clearly different or separate from something else.
  • egocentric adj Focused on oneself, one's own needs, or one's own point of view; self-centered.
  • egotistical adj Excessively self-important, boastful, or preoccupied with oneself.
  • selfish adj Caring mainly about one's own wants and needs, with little concern for other people.

Senses

leithleach is used for these senses in English:

  • distinct Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
  • egocentric Egotistical.
  • egotistical Believing oneself to be better and more important than others due to one's position, popularity, wealth, appearance, etc.
  • selfish Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
  • selfish Having excessive or exclusive regard and concern for one's own well-being, profit or pleasure, with little or no consideration for others.

distinct — full definition

  1. adj Clearly different or separate from something else.
  2. adj Clearly perceptible; noticeable and unmistakable.

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