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selfishly

UK
/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/
US
/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/

Translations

selfishlyadverb
UK
/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/
US
/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/
He selfishly took the last piece of cake without asking if anyone else wanted it.
Il a égoïstement pris le dernier morceau de gâteau sans demander si quelqu’un d’autre en voulait.
Synonyms
egotistically
self-centeredly
self-serving
narcissistically
selfishly

Definitions

selfishlyadverb
In a manner that is concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself, without regard for others.
He selfishly took the last piece of cake without asking if anyone else wanted it.
For one's own benefit or advantage, irrespective of others' needs or feelings.
She invested the money selfishly, thinking only of her future.
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