selfishness
noun
self·ish·ness
ˈsel-fish-nəs 
: 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
Christopher R. BehaExamples of selfishness in a Sentence
the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness
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Unfortunately, people can gravitate more toward selfishness, self-centeredness and being mean spirited.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
And still, in an era where selfishness can be an easy path to take, Branch had already decommitted once and never planned on doing it again.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Later that day, Cynthia reportedly involved their mother, framing the situation as selfishness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
But according to this Reddit post, sending it out to friends and classmates adds a touch of selfishness.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
And still, in an era where selfishness can be an easy path to take, Branch had already decommitted once and never planned on doing it again.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Later that day, Cynthia reportedly involved their mother, framing the situation as selfishness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
But according to this Reddit post, sending it out to friends and classmates adds a touch of selfishness.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for selfishness
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“Selfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfishness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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