noun
selfishness
SEHL-fihsh-nuhs
noun
1
The trait of putting one's own interests ahead of other people's.
"His selfishness eventually cost him his closest friendships."
How to Use Selfishness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being selfish.
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Word Forms
selfishnesses plural
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