Elementary 📚 Vocabulary · #1124 of 1319

selfish (adj.)

caring only for yourself

Examples

  • A selfish act.

Key rules

  • Selfish means caring only about yourself
  • A selfish act, selfish behaviour
  • Selfishness is the noun

Common mistakes

  • He is selfishly → He is selfish
💡 Tip: Describing behaviour // Relationships // Criticism
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