as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
trying to sell the virtues of carpooling and public transportation to traditionally self-oriented commuters
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selfish
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Should Booker have been more selfish?—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026 -
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.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Self-oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-oriented. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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