Egoism and Selflessness

Opposite meaning words

Egoism noun - Excessive interest in oneself.

Usage example: because of her egoism, she never gave a thought to asking how the others felt

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Selflessness is an antonym for egoism in self-centeredness topic.

Nearby Words: ego, egoistic, egoist, egoistical

Selflessness noun - The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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Egoism is an antonym for selflessness.

Nearby Words: self, selfless

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Selflessness and Egoism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/egoism/selflessness

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