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selfish
self·ish [ sélfish ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. looking after own desires: concerned with your own interests, needs, and wishes while ignoring those of others
2. demonstrating selfishness: showing that personal needs and wishes are thought to be more important than those of other people

self·ish·ly [ sélfishlee ] adverb
self·ish·ness [ sélfishnəss ] noun
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