selfish

Example Sentences

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Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - at least temporarily - by stimulating two areas of their brain.

From BBC

And literally in the movie, she’s made selfish decisions.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s always thought Mom was greedy and selfish.

From Literature

"Maybe it was really selfish of me to give that interview," he told a group of reporters including AFP.

From Barron's

“I saw the real Ida,” Claire would say, “and she was cruel and selfish and bitter like lemon.”

From Literature