selfishly (Meaning)

Wordnet

selfishly (r)

in an egotistical manner

Webster

selfishly (adv.)

In a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly.

selfishly Sentence Examples

  1. The manager selfishly hoarded all the credit for the team's success.
  2. Her selfish desire for attention overshadowed the needs of others.
  3. He selfishly exploited his position to gain an unfair advantage.
  4. The contractor selfishly cut corners on materials, compromising the safety of the building.
  5. She selfishly withheld information that could have helped her colleagues.
  6. The politician selfishly ignored the interests of his constituents for personal gain.
  7. He selfishly broke his promise to his friend, putting his own needs first.
  8. The company selfishly promoted a toxic work culture that exploited its employees.
  9. She selfishly spent the money intended for her family on her own luxuries.
  10. The director selfishly cast the blame on others, refusing to take responsibility for his own mistakes.

FAQs About the word selfishly

in an egotistical mannerIn a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly.

egotistic, solipsistic, self-obsessed, self-regarding, self-oriented, self-concerned, egoistical, self-preoccupied, self-seeking, self-absorbed

selfless, altruistic, philanthropic, humanitarian, magnanimous, generous, selfless, altruistic, unselfish,unselfish

The manager selfishly hoarded all the credit for the team's success.

Her selfish desire for attention overshadowed the needs of others.

He selfishly exploited his position to gain an unfair advantage.

The contractor selfishly cut corners on materials, compromising the safety of the building.