selfishly

Adverb

Meaning

In a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

egotistically badly brutally proudly selfishness carelessly coldly indifferently cruelly arrogantly miserly greedily haughtily airily basely
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Antonyms

unselfishly greatly carefully kindly affectionately amicably
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Examples

I am always reading immoral books on the sly, and then selfishly trying to prevent other people from having the same wicked good time. Mark Twain

Art is a goddess of dainty thought, reticent of habit, abjuring all obtrusiveness, purposing in no way to better others. She is, withal selfishly occupied with her own perfection only - having no desire to teach. James McNeill Whistler

Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful. Mortimer Adler

I don't think people who have children are acting selfishly or unselfishly. Having a child who'll be loved, to parents who love each other, is the important thing. Terry Jones

One of the purposes of life, and selfishly what makes people happy, is building things that are impactful. Dustin Moskovitz

A morsel eaten selfishly does not gain a friend. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

selfish driver selfish gene selfish person selfishness selfism selfist