Selfishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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selfishly
[ ˈsɛlfɪʃli ]
in a self-centered manner
Having or showing concern only for your own needs and interests
Synonyms
egocentrically, egomaniacally, self-centeredly
Examples of usage
- She spoke about her achievements quite selfishly.
- He selfishly refused to help his friend in need.
in a way that shows a lack of consideration for others
In a manner that disregards the well-being or feelings of others
Synonyms
inconsiderately, insensitively, thoughtlessly, uncaringly
Examples of usage
- She acted selfishly by taking the last piece of cake without asking.
- He selfishly ignored the needs of his family to pursue his own goals.
Translations
Translations of the word "selfishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 egoisticamente
🇮🇳 स्वार्थी ढंग से
🇩🇪 egoistisch
🇮🇩 dengan egois
🇺🇦 егоїстично
🇵🇱 samolubnie
🇯🇵 利己的に
🇫🇷 égoïstement
🇪🇸 egoístamente
🇹🇷 bencilce
🇰🇷 이기적으로
🇸🇦 بأنانية
🇨🇿 soběstředně
🇸🇰 sebestredne
🇨🇳 自私地
🇸🇮 sebično
🇮🇸 sjálfselskt
🇰🇿 өзімшілдікпен
🇬🇪 ეგოისტურად
🇦🇿 eqoistcəsinə
🇲🇽 egoístamente
Word origin
The word 'selfishly' is derived from the word 'selfish,' which has been in use since the 17th century. The term 'selfish' originally meant 'devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.' The adverb form 'selfishly' came into existence to describe actions or behaviors that are characteristic of being selfish.
See also: selfishness.