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altruism Antonyms

Opposite of altruism

Pinning down the opposite of altruism requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Usage Example

"Her decision to donate a large portion of her savings to the local shelter was an act of pure egoism."

Strongest
egoism
selfishness
self-interest
egotism
self-centeredness
Strong
narcissism
greed

Similar words to altruism

Words similar to altruism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

selflessness
unselfishness
benevolence
philanthropy
humanitarianism
magnanimity
generosity
charity
See all synonyms of altruism

• Nearby Words

although
altitude
altogether
altruism
altruist
altruistic
altruistically

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Altruism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/altruism
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