Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act-selfishly
verb
/ækt ˈsɛlfɪʃli/
Definition
To behave in a way that prioritizes one’s own needs and desires over those of others.
Examples
- She chose to act selfishly by taking the last piece of cake without considering that others wanted it too.
- It’s not right to act selfishly when your friends are relying on you for support.
- He often acts selfishly, disregarding the feelings of those around him.
Meaning
When someone acts selfishly, they focus on their own benefit without concern for how their actions affect others.
Synonyms
- egoistically
- self-serving
- self-centered
- greedily
