Significado em português

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UK//ˈsɛlfɪʃ//US//ˈsɛlfɪʃ//

Significado de Selfish

Concerned excessively with oneself and not with others' needs or feelings.

In simple words: Caring only about yourself and not others.

Selfish em uma frase

  • His selfish behavior drove his friends away.
  • It's selfish to take the last cookie without asking.
  • She can be quite selfish at times, only thinking about her own success.
  • Being selfish can lead to loneliness in relationships.
  • Their selfish actions caused a rift within the team.

Como usar Selfish

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.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'self' in 'selfish', focusing on 'self' alone.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Selfish

  • selfish behavior
  • selfish act
  • selfish person
  • selfish desire
  • selfish motives

Synonyms for Selfish

  • egocentric
  • self-serving
  • self-absorbed
  • greedy
  • self-interested

Opposites of Selfish

Common mistakes with Selfish

  • 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.

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Selfish

O que significa Selfish?

Caring only about yourself and not others.

O que significa Selfish em português?

Caring only about yourself and not others.

Qual é a definição de Selfish?

Concerned excessively with oneself and not with others' needs or feelings.

Como se usa Selfish em uma frase?

His selfish behavior drove his friends away.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Selfish?

It's selfish to take the last cookie without asking.

Quais são os sinônimos de Selfish?

Algumas alternativas comuns são egocentric, self-serving, self-absorbed, greedy, self-interested.

Qual é o oposto de Selfish?

Significados opostos incluem selfless, unselfish, generous, altruistic.

Que palavras combinam com Selfish?

Costuma combinar com selfish behavior, selfish act, selfish person, selfish desire, selfish motives.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Selfish?

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.

Como se pronuncia Selfish?

US: //ˈsɛlfɪʃ//, UK: //ˈsɛlfɪʃ//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Selfish?

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.