selfness

self·ness

noun \ˈself-nəs\

Definition of SELFNESS

1

: egoism, selfishness

2

: personality, selfhood

Examples of SELFNESS

1. <there's a relentless selfness about her poetry that is wearisome to readers who do not find her endlessly fascinating>

First Known Use of SELFNESS

circa 1586

Related to SELFNESS

Synonyms

egocentricity, egocentrism, egomania, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, selfishness, egoism, self-preoccupation, self-regard

Antonyms

self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness

Related Words

complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-conceit, self-esteem, self-importance, self-indulgence, self-love, self-partiality, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity; self-assumption, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification

Near Antonyms

altruism, generosity, magnanimity, self-sacrifice; detachment, disinterestedness, fairness, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity; self-flagellation; self-annihilation, self-immolation