Cool MateNot into sharing vs Selfish
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not into sharing
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Selfish
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Selfish
| Not into sharing | Selfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˈɪntuː ˈʃɛərɪŋ//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˈɪntu ˈʃɛrɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //ˈsɛlfɪʃ//🇺🇸 //ˈsɛlfɪʃ// |
| Meaning | Not wanting to share things with others. | Caring only about yourself and not others. |
| Example | She said she's not into sharing her personal space with anyone. | His selfish behavior drove his friends away. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | not into sharing food, not into sharing ideas, not into sharing belongings | selfish behavior, selfish act, selfish person, selfish desire, selfish motives |
| Antonyms | - | selfless, unselfish, generous, altruistic |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'not interested in sharing' which has a similar meaning but feels more polite., Using it in overly formal contexts where a softer expression is needed. | Confused with 'self-centered', which can imply a broader personality trait., Using 'selfish' to describe a situation rather than a person., Overusing it as a label rather than describing specific actions. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase casually to express a reluctance to share, common in informal contexts. Be careful in formal situations. | Use 'selfish' to describe someone who prioritizes their own needs over others. It is neutral but can be seen as negative. Avoid using it in formal contexts when discussing complex personalities. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not into sharing vs Selfish
What's the difference between Not into sharing and Selfish?
Not into sharing: Not wanting to share things with others. Selfish: Caring only about yourself and not others.
Which is more common: Not into sharing and Selfish?
Selfish is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Not into sharing: She said she's not into sharing her personal space with anyone. Selfish: His selfish behavior drove his friends away.
Can I use Not into sharing and Selfish interchangeably?
Not always. Not into sharing and Selfish are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.