Selfish
(adjective)
- Concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- Lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
- Characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself.
- Inclined to promote one's own interests or welfare.
Origin:
Early 18th century: from self + -ish.
Examples:
- He is selfish and only thinks about himself.
- She's so selfish, she never thinks about how her actions affect others.
- He made a selfish decision that hurt many people.
- She is selfish and only cares about her own needs.
- He is selfish and never shares his toys with other children.