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selfishness

[/ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/]
noun
egoísmo
1. The quality or state of being selfish; excessive concern with oneself and one's own interests, accompanied by a disregard for others
His selfishness prevented him from helping his friends in need.
Seu egoísmo o impediu de ajudar seus amigos necessitados.
2. A character trait marked by self-interest and lack of consideration for others
The CEO's selfishness led to poor working conditions for employees.
O egoísmo do CEO resultou em más condições de trabalho para os funcionários.
NYC Slang
being selfish/looking out for number one
Synonyms
egoismself-centerednessself-interestgreedself-absorption
Antonyms
altruismgenerosityselflessnessunselfishnesscompassion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
egoísmo
Standard and most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
egoísmo
Standard usage, occasionally colloquial 'falta de consideração'
São Paulo
egoísmo
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
egoísmo
Standard usage; 'egotismo' sometimes used for excessive egotism

Related Idioms & Phrases

put oneself first
thinking only of oneself
lack of consideration for others
egoísmo desenfreado (rampant selfishness)
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