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altruist Antonyms

Opposite of altruist

Pinning down the opposite of altruist 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)

A person who unselfishly cares about and acts to promote the welfare and well-being of others, even at personal cost.

Usage Example

"As a dedicated egoist, she spent her weekends volunteering at the community clinic without expecting any recognition."

Strongest
egoist
egotist
Strong
narcissist
misanthrope
Weak
cheapskate

Similar words to altruist

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

humanitarian
philanthropist
good samaritan
benefactor
patron
See all synonyms of altruist

• Nearby Words

altitude
altogether
altruism
altruist
altruistic
altruistically
alumna

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