Synonyms of selfish

selfish

adjective

ˈsel-fish 

as in egotistical

overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests

a selfish desire to succeed at the expense of others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• egotistical
• egoistical
• egocentric
• narcissistic
• self-centered
• self-absorbed
• egoistic
• self-interested
• egotistic
• egomaniacal
• solipsistic
• self-involved
• self-concerned
• self-serving
• self-obsessed
• self-oriented
• self-regarding
• self-preoccupied
• self-seeking
• self-loving
• smug
• self-infatuated
• proud
• vain
• inner-directed
• conceited
• self-indulgent
• vainglorious
• self-important
• complacent
• self-conceited
• self-contented
• prideful
• self-glorifying
• self-satisfied
• self-complacent
• pompous
• self-pleased
• self-directed
• self-opinionated
• overweening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unselfish
• selfless
• altruistic
• humanitarian
• benevolent
• philanthropic
• generous
• charitable
• magnanimous
• philanthropical
• beneficent
• self-sacrificing
• self-denying
• other-directed
• self-forgetful
• greathearted
• self-forgetting
• diffident
• self-giving
• self-doubting
• self-flagellating
• self-reflective
• self-questioning

Examples of selfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea that overall and at our core people are selfish, greedy, and dishonest. —Sean Illing, Vox, 16 Sep. 2024

There is nothing selfish about wanting to keep yourself safe and protected before all else. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024

In some cultures, seeking happiness is viewed as selfish or harmful. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

The intelligent way to be selfish is to work for the welfare of others. —Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024