sound selfish

Frequency: 6.07.4 per million words

To give the impression of being selfish through one's words.

selfishVERB + selfish

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sound

Examples (10)

  • I hope I don't sound selfish, but I really need this day off.
  • Does it sound selfish if I say I want all the credit?
  • He was careful not to sound selfish when explaining his decision.
  • To some, her request might sound a bit selfish.
  • I know this is going to sound incredibly selfish, but I'm not sharing my dessert.
  • She tried to avoid anything that would sound overtly selfish.
  • Even if it might sound selfish, sometimes you have to prioritize your own needs.
  • His comments often sound rather selfish, which puts people off.
  • I'm afraid what I'm about to say will sound terribly selfish.
  • Don't let it sound selfish; explain your reasoning clearly.