Antonyms for selfish
ˈsɛl fɪʃself·ish

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1. selfishadjective

   Antonyms:
   selfless, altruistic, philanthropic

   Synonyms:
   egotistic, greedy, egotistical, self-centered, egoistic

2. selfishadjective

   Holding one’s self-interest as the standard for decision making.

   Antonyms:
   selfless, altruistic, philanthropic

   Synonyms:
   self-centered, egotistic, greedy, egotistical, egoistic

3. selfishadjective

   Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

   Synonyms:
   egoistic, egotistical, greedy, self-centered, egotistic

   Antonyms:
   philanthropic, selfless, altruistic

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1. selfish

   Antonyms:
   disinterested, generous, unselfish, handsome, liberal, high-minded, self-denying, magnanimous, patriotic, public-spirited, considerate, accommodating

   Synonyms:
   egotistical, self-minded, self-indulgent, self-worshipful, worldly, illiberal, ungenerous, narrowminded, mercenary, greedy

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1. selfishadjective

   concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

   "Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman

   Antonyms:
   unselfish, self-giving, public-spirited, self-denying, self-sacrificing, sharing, self-forgetful

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1. selfishadjective

   Synonyms:
   ungenerous, narrow, illiberal, uncharitable

How to use selfish in a sentence?

1. George Orwell:

   All writers are vain, selfish and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives lies a mystery. Writing a book is a long, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.

2. John Drury:

   Some people will carry on, will continue to wear masks and to distance and they might perceive others as selfish for not doing so ; those who don't do so might see others as overanxious, solidarity is good for us, social support is good for us and those around us. It will be a source of distress for a lot of people to have that level of conflict.

3. Allison Keene of Collider.com:

   He's truly terrifying and represents our worst, most selfish instincts to get whatever we desire, at whatever cost.

4. Annie Kelly:

   It's not selfish, so get rid of the guilt, this will sustain you with the promise of a healthier and more productive future and then these habits will also be passed on to your children.

5. Chelsea Handler:

   I'm in a different place than where I was in my 30s, i'm not as selfish as I was in my 30s -- and in some ways I'm more selfish. I'm more set in my ways, but [ I also ask ]' What are we doing here that's going to have an impact ?' -- rather than just cashing a paycheck.

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