disapproving
: having or showing concern only for yourself and not for the needs or feelings of other people
selfish behavior/motives
a selfish man
She's interested only in her own selfish concerns.
I wish he'd spend less time with his friends and more time with me. Am I being selfish?
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“Selfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/selfish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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