selfishly
adverb
self·ish·ly
ˈsel-fish-lē 
: in a selfish way
acting/behaving selfishly
… he selfishly hogged attention for his injury …—
Louise Erdrich
Louise ErdrichHe finds support for his intuition from game theory, which says that if everyone in a game acts selfishly, everyone suffers.—Gina Kolata
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The Sudanese conflict has conscripted the neighboring countries who are selfishly courting either faction for resources or political standing, as well as greedy, exploitative foreign powers who repeatedly leverage religious and cultural tensions in the region, into the fight for profit.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
That choice became a cautionary tale for Democrats who argue that too many of the old guard have selfishly refused to pass the baton to the younger generation.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
This month, drama will unfold, regardless of the teams or their anonymity among the Levi’s Stadium fans, who will range from soccer-craving supporters to big-event influencers selfishly looking to expand their brand (like FIFA).
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Someone around you could also be acting impulsively, selfishly or emotionally unavailable while still expecting (or demanding) your attention.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
That choice became a cautionary tale for Democrats who argue that too many of the old guard have selfishly refused to pass the baton to the younger generation.
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
This month, drama will unfold, regardless of the teams or their anonymity among the Levi’s Stadium fans, who will range from soccer-craving supporters to big-event influencers selfishly looking to expand their brand (like FIFA).
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Someone around you could also be acting impulsively, selfishly or emotionally unavailable while still expecting (or demanding) your attention.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for selfishly
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“Selfishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfishly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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