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unselfishness Antonyms

Opposite of unselfishness

Pinning down the opposite of unselfishness 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 or state of putting the needs, welfare, and interests of others before one's own.

Usage Example

"Her remarkable selfishness during the community crisis inspired many neighbors to volunteer at the local shelter."

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selfishness
self-centeredness
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egotism
egocentrism
greed
narcissism

Similar words to unselfishness

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

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

• Nearby Words

unselfconsciously
unselfish
unselfishly
unselfishness
unsellable
unsensational
unsent

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