Selfishness

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/

Selfishness (noun)

  1. The habit of caring more about your own needs than other people’s needs.
  2. A way of acting that aims at personal benefit, even when it harms others.

Examples

  • Her selfishness made her ignore everyone else.
  • Selfishness can hurt friendships when you put yourself first.