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selfishly

/ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.li/
sel · fish · ly
Adjective:selfish
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• adverb

1

In a manner that prioritizes one's own personal profit, pleasure, or interests without consideration for others.

Example

"He selfishly took the last piece of cake without asking if anyone else wanted some."

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• Rhymes for selfishly

• Nearby Words

selfhood
selfie
selfish
selfishly
selfishness
selfless
selflessly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'selfish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'selfish' was coined by Presbyterians around 1640 to mean 'caring only for oneself'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Selfishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/selfishly
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