Selflessness and Selfishness

Opposite meaning words

Selflessness noun - Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.

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Selfishness is an antonym for selflessness.

Nearby Words: self, selfless

Selfishness noun - Excessive interest in oneself.

Usage example: the only reason for constantly ignoring everyone else's problems is selfishness

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Selflessness is an antonym for selfishness.

Nearby Words: selfish, self, selfishly

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