selfish

Example Sentences

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Salah possessed the selfish, ruthless streak that is common among all the greats, but the assists figure alone demonstrates he was also a team contributor.

From BBC

Firstly he will be pleased they won the cup but from a selfish point of view, he would have wanted to be out there and having an influence.

From BBC

There’s not much comic zing in the idea that a handful of selfish families rule the world.

From Los Angeles Times

“The selfish part is for us to think, ‘Boy, look at what’s happening.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s true that the American cost of living is getting worse — so much for “affordability”! — and it’s human nature to focus on what’s right in front of us, selfish as that may be.

From Salon