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单词 selfishness
释义

selfishness

noun

self·​ish·​ness ˈsel-fish-nəs How to pronounce selfishness (audio)
: the quality or state of being selfish : a concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others : excessive interest in oneself
We were appalled by the selfishness of their behavior.
Thus most of us are hardwired to conform to a "core morality" that includes protecting our children, dealing more or less fairly with other people, and placing limits on our selfishness. Christopher R. Beha

Synonyms

  • egocentricity
  • egocentrism
  • egoism
  • egomania
  • egotism
  • narcissism
  • navel-gazing
  • self-absorption
  • self-centeredness
  • self-concern
  • self-interest
  • self-involvement
  • self-preoccupation
  • self-regard
  • selfness
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Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

selfishness

noun

as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • selfness
  • egoism
  • vanity
  • narcissism
  • pridefulness
  • egocentrism
  • egocentricity
  • egotism
  • ego
  • egomania
  • self-centeredness
  • smugness
  • self-interest
  • self-absorption
  • pride
  • self-preoccupation
  • self-involvement
  • self-concern
  • complacency
  • vainness
  • vainglory
  • conceitedness
  • navel-gazing
  • complacence
  • pompousness
  • self-regard
  • pomposity
  • conceit
  • self-satisfaction
  • vaingloriousness
  • self-conceit
  • self-admiration
  • self-love
  • self-sufficiency
  • self-respect
  • self-indulgence
  • self-glorification
  • self-importance
  • self-contentment
  • self-content
  • self-partiality
  • self-consequence
  • self-assumption
  • self-esteem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • selflessness
  • unselfishness
  • altruism
  • generosity
  • magnanimity
  • fairness
  • disinterestedness
  • objectivity
  • neutrality
  • self-forgetfulness
  • detachment
  • impartiality
  • self-abandonment
  • self-sacrifice
  • self-flagellation
  • self-annihilation
  • self-immolation
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