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excessive interest in oneself
the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness
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Recent Examples of selfishness
And there is a selfishness in understanding that in your craft and your industry, this is a pinnacle.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
There are no casinos, no lotteries and no racetracks that allow bets, a prohibition rooted in the conservative ideals of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which views gambling as a vice that leads to selfishness and addiction.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
People wear masks to hide their selfishness, deceiving others in order to satisfy their own desires.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The snowstorms have revealed a selfishness that has floored me.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
There are no casinos, no lotteries and no racetracks that allow bets, a prohibition rooted in the conservative ideals of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which views gambling as a vice that leads to selfishness and addiction.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
People wear masks to hide their selfishness, deceiving others in order to satisfy their own desires.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The snowstorms have revealed a selfishness that has floored me.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfishness
Noun
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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McGuane also reminded me that Hemingway was, to put it politely, a complicated personality, a domineering figure prone to brawling, affairs, and cask-strength egoism.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan, who similarly usually gives off a warm presence onscreen, is icy and sharp here, her Lindsay stuck up and miserable in the life she's made for herself but completely trapped by her own ego and selfishness.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Selfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfishness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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