word
Selfishness
SEH-lfih-shnuhs
/ˈsɛlfɪʃnʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
selfishness
Dictionary meaning
Stinginess resulting from a concern for one's own welfare and a disregard of others.
Examples
- My nibling's selfishness stopped them from sharing toys with me.
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