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selflessness Antonyms

Opposite of selflessness

Pinning down the opposite of selflessness 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 quality of being concerned more with the needs, wishes, and welfare of others than with one's own.

Usage Example

"The nurses and volunteers were widely praised for their tireless selfishness during the crisis."

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

Similar words to selflessness

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

unselfishness
altruism
self-sacrifice
self-denial
generosity
benevolence
magnanimity
philanthropy
See all synonyms of selflessness

• Nearby Words

selfishness
selfless
selflessly
selflessness
sell
sellable
seller

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