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What Does Selfish Mean?

Adjective

  • Thinking only about yourself and not about others.
  • Wanting everything for yourself and not sharing with others.

Selfish — Full Explanation

Selfish is when someone only thinks about themselves and doesn't care about other people's feelings. For example, if you have a cookie and you don't want to share it with your friends, that's being selfish.

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Selfish Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
स्वार्थ (svarth)

svarth

खुदगर्ज (khudgarj)

khudgarj

स्वार्थी (svarthi)

svarthi

kannada
ಸ್ವಾರ್ಥಿ

swārthi

ಸ್ವಾರ್ಥಿ

swārthi

ನಾನು ಮಾತ್ರ

nānu mātra

bengali
স্বার্থপর (Swarthopor)

Swarthopor

স্বার্থপর (Swarthopor)

Swarthopor

আত্মকেন্দ্রিক (Atmakendrik)

Atmakendrik

Frequently Asked Questions About Selfish

What does 'selfish' mean?
The word 'selfish' means thinking only about yourself and not caring about other people.
How do you pronounce 'selfish'?
You pronounce 'selfish' like this: 'self-ish'.
What is the origin of the word 'selfish'?
The word 'selfish' comes from the word 'self', which means you, and it has been used since the 1600s.
What is the meaning of 'selfish' in Bengali?
The word 'selfish' in Bengali is 'স্বার্থপর' (Swārthapar).