as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
her self-concerned older brother rarely if ever had time to hear about her day
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selfish
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Over the years, fans have on social media have called out Nate’s selfish behavior in his relationship with Andy, seemingly upset with her for pursuing a career in fashion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The movie underscores the absurdity of attempting to hew to outdated philosophies in a selfish, modern culture.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Self-concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concerned. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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