selfishness Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/
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Selfishness as a Noun
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The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
Word Forms & Grammar
selfishness (countable and uncountable, plural selfishnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Selfishness
Origin of Selfishness
From selfish + -ness.
Quick Facts About Selfishness
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others |
| Plural | selfishnesses |
Selfishness Pronunciation
Selfishness is pronounced /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɛl).