selfish
selfish
Meaning of selfish
caring only for self
只顾自己利益的
Pronunciation
selfish with Chinese translation
selfish usage examples
He is a selfish person who only thinks of himself.
他是一个自私的人，只顾自己。
Don't do selfish things; help others.
别做自私的事，帮帮别人吧。
selfish synonyms
What's the difference between selfish, inconsiderate, self-absorbed, egotistical, self-serving, narcissistic, and greedy
not thinking of others' needs
ENHe was inconsiderate to play loud music late at night.
absorbed in own thoughts and feelings
ENHe's so self-absorbed he didn't notice his friend was upset.
thinks too highly of oneself
ENHis egotistical attitude made it hard for him to accept criticism.
Advanced: broader words
acting for personal gain
ENThe politician's self-serving decisions undermined public trust.
excessive self-admiration; stronger, clinical
ENHer narcissistic behaviour made relationships difficult.
wants more money, food or things
ENHe was too greedy to share his prize with his teammates.
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What does selfish mean?
caring only for self
How do you pronounce selfish?
selfish is pronounced [ˈselfɪʃ].
How is selfish used in a sentence?
他是一个自私的人，只顾自己。 Translation: He is a selfish person who only thinks of himself.
Is selfish part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, selfish can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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