selfishness
noun
self·ish·ness
ˈsel-fish-nəs 
: the quality or state of being selfish : a concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others : excessive interest in oneself
We were appalled by the selfishness of their behavior.
Thus most of us are hardwired to conform to a "core morality" that includes protecting our children, dealing more or less fairly with other people, and placing limits on our selfishness.—
Christopher R. Beha
Christopher R. BehaExamples of selfishness in a Sentence
the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
There is zero selfishness to his game, no holding back to prevent injury.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
My downfall was rooted in my selfishness.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
My downfall was rooted in my selfishness.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for selfishness
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“Selfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfishness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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