be selfish

Frequency: 9.035.2 per million words

Used to describe a person's state or a specific action as being selfish.

selfishVERB + selfish

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Examples (10)

  • I know I'm being selfish, but I can't help it.
  • It is selfish to always think only of yourself.
  • He was very selfish with his toys when he was young.
  • If you don't share, you'll be selfish.
  • Don't be selfish; consider others' feelings.
  • Do you think it is selfish to want some time alone?
  • Her decision to hoard resources could be perceived as selfish.
  • He had always been rather selfish, which made him unpopular.
  • If I were selfish, I would have kept all the profits for myself.
  • She has been quite selfish lately, ignoring her friends.