Definitions for selfishly
self·ish·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. egotistically, selfishlyadverb

   in an egotistical manner

   "he behaved egotistically"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. selfishlyadverb

   In a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Selfishlyadverb

   With regard only to his own interest; without love of others.

   Etymology: from selfish.

   He can your merit selfishly approve,
   And shew the sense of it without the love. Alexander Pope.

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1. selfishly

   Selfishly refers to the act of behaving or doing something in a way that prioritizes one's own needs, wants, or interests above those of others, often neglecting or disregarding other people's needs or feelings. This can include seeking personal gain, advantage, or pleasure without consideration for others' welfare.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Selfishlyadverb

   in a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly

How to pronounce selfishly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of selfishly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of selfishly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of selfishly in a Sentence

1. Attorney Shannon Smith:

   This is not about the defendants wanting to throw their son under the bus or make him look bad. This is about our clients defending the case, when the prosecution criticizes the defense for being selfish in wanting to defend the case, we are going to be selfish all day. We agree. Because selfishly, we have to protect their rights.

2. Emily Sensale:

   As much as I obviously, selfishly want the 110,000 people in the stadium.

3. Rooma Mehra:

   We were very very lucky children! I pray that our future generations have as much fun, in whatever way! We should at least try to leave enough water, greenery, forests .. simple means of human sustenance .. if for no other reason but to repay Nature's debt on all of us..who enjoyed nature's charity to the hilt selfishly..when it was meant for ALL human beings including children of the future ..

4. Ethan Lindenberger:

   For certain individuals and organizations that spread misinformation, they instill fear into the public for their own gain selfishly and do so knowing that their information is incorrect. For my mother, her love, affection and care as a parent, was used to push an agenda to create a false distress, and these sources which spread misinformation should be the primary concern of the American people.

5. John Wayne:

   I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=selfishly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Selfishly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=selfishly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfishly