Placing concern with oneself above the interests of others.
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Examples for "selfishness"
Examples for "selfishness"
1A disbelief in God results in selfishness, and in various moral catastrophes.
2Russia stands for reaction; England for selfishness and perfidy; France for decadence.
3The life that rejoices in solitude may be only rejoicing in selfishness.
4The persecutions of the early Church originated partly in selfishness and superstition.
5It needs much discipline and watchfulness; it excludes all self-will and selfishness.