selfishly Definition
concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself : seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others.
Using selfishly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "selfishly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He acted selfishly by taking all the credit for the project.
Example
She always thinks of herself first and behaves selfishly.
Example
The company's CEO made a selfish decision that hurt the employees.
selfishly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for selfishly
- egocentrically
- narcissistically
- self-centeredly
Antonyms for selfishly
Summary: selfishly in Brief
'Selfishly' [ˈsɛlfɪʃli] is an adverb that describes an excessive or exclusive concern for oneself, often at the expense of others. It implies a lack of consideration for others' needs or feelings, as in 'He acted selfishly by taking all the credit for the project.' 'Selfishly' has formal synonyms like 'self-centeredly,' and informal phrases like 'in a me-first way.'
