Apathetic
Apathetic adjective - Having or showing a lack of interest or concern.
Selfish and apathetic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Selfish" instead an adjective "Apathetic".
Nearby Words: apathy, apathetically
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Both words in one sentence
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He does thankfully have a softspot, but for the most part he is selfish and apathetic towards everyone.
Source: Webcomic / Mokepon -
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Oppenheimer can be selfish and apathetic but even he can have his moments of kindness once he considers the well-being of others.
Source: Podcast / Hadron Gospel Hour - He is apathetic to the camp's poor conditions, selfish, greedy, and downright mean to the Bean Scouts.
Source: Jerkass / Western Animation
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