disapproval If you say that someone is selfish, you mean that he or she cares only about himself or herself, and not about other people. I think I've been very selfish. I've been mainly concerned with myself. the selfish interests of a few people. + selfishly self·ish·ly Cabinet Ministers are selfishly pursuing their own vested interests. + selfishness self·ish·ness The arrogance and selfishness of different interest groups never ceases to amaze me. caring only about yourself and not about other people - used to show disapproval
Caring supremely or unduly for one's self; regarding one's own comfort, advantage, etc
concerned chiefly or only with yourself; "Selfish men were trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman