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altruistic Antonyms

Opposite of altruistic

Because the opposite of altruistic shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Usage Example

"Her decision to donate a large portion of her inheritance to local schools was entirely selfish."

Strongest
selfish
self-centered
egoistic
egocentric
self-serving
Strong
self-interested
mercenary
greedy

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species (in zoology and evolutionary biology).

Usage Example

"Biologists observed selfish behavior among the meerkats, where sentries risked their own lives to warn the group of approaching predators."

Strongest
selfish
Strong
parasitic

Similar words to altruistic

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

selfless
unselfish
self-sacrificing
philanthropic
benevolent
charitable
humanitarian
generous
See all synonyms of altruistic

• Nearby Words

altogether
altruism
altruist
altruistic
altruistically
alumna
alumnus

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