selfishly

• Adverb, das eine Handlungsweise beschreibt, die nur auf den eigenen Vorteil, die eigenen Interessen oder Bedürfnisse ausgerichtet ist, oft zum Nachteil anderer. Es kennzeichnet ein Verhalten, das von Eigennutz statt von Großzügigkeit oder Altruismus motiviert ist.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows concern only for one's own interests, needs, or advantages, often at the expense of others." It describes actions or behaviors motivated by self-interest rather than generosity or altruism.

1. In a self-centered mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows concern only for one's own interests, needs, or advantages, without regard for others.

   Egoistisch

   • He selfishly took the last piece of cake without asking anyone.
   • She selfishly refused to share the credit for the project.
   • They selfishly kept all the profits for themselves.

   Synonymeegotistically

   Antonymealtruisticallyselflesslyunselfishly