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selfish Antonyms

Opposite of selfish

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

Lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.

Usage Example

"It was selfless of him to take the last slice of cake without asking if anyone else wanted it."

Strongest
selfless
unselfish
altruistic
generous
Strong
considerate
charitable
benevolent
thoughtful
philanthropic
magnanimous

Similar words to selfish

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

self-centered
egocentric
self-interested
egoistic
self-serving
self-absorbed
inconsiderate
greedy
See all synonyms of selfish

• Nearby Words

selectivity
self
selfhood
selfish
selfishly
selfishness
selfless

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