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selfless Antonyms

Opposite of selfless

Pinning down the opposite of selfless 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)

Concerned more with the needs, wishes, and welfare of others than with one's own; unselfish.

Usage Example

"The community honored the volunteers for their selfish dedication to helping displaced families."

Strongest
selfish
self-centered
egocentric
egoistic
Strong
self-absorbed
self-serving
greedy
narcissistic

Similar words to selfless

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

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

• Nearby Words

selfish
selfishly
selfishness
selfless
selflessly
selflessness
sell

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