nounmasculinepl: egoísmos
selfishness, egoism
1. Excessive concern with oneself; lack of consideration for others; self-centeredness
His egoism prevented him from helping those in need.
Seu egoísmo o impediu de ajudar os necessitados.
2. In philosophy, the ethical theory that self-interest is the foundation of morality
Philosophical egoism argues that individuals should act in their own interest.
O egoísmo filosófico argumenta que os indivíduos devem agir em seu próprio interesse.
NYC Slang
me-first attitude, looking out for number one
Related Idioms & Phrases
puro egoísmo (pure selfishness)
motivado pelo egoísmo (motivated by selfishness)
sem egoísmo (unselfishly)
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