selfish

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(selfish)


selfish
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Sense: Adjective: elf-centered
Synonyms:
self-centered, self-centred (UK), egotistic, egotistical, egocentric, narcissistic, egomaniacal, self-absorbed, self-involved, self-seeking, self-indulgent, self-regarding, self-concerned, self-interested, self-serving, self-loving, individualistic, wrapped up in yourself, looking out for number one (slang), egoistic, egoistical
Sense: Adjective: not prone to giving
Synonyms:
greedy Collocations, ungenerous, uncharitable, stingy Collocations, tight Collocations (informal), tightfisted (informal), tight-fisted (informal), mean Collocations, closefisted, close-fisted, close Collocations, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious

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