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selfness

American  
[self-nis] / ˈsɛlf nɪs /

noun

  1. selfhood.


Etymology

Origin of selfness

First recorded in 1580–90; self + -ness

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There is no amount of lawlessness we will not, at our convenience, argue was bestirred by someone else’s choices or selfness or lack of vigilance.

From The Guardian Dec. 2, 2015

You will inspire others to create their own selfness too!

From US News Sep. 25, 2012

For the next two weeks, start giving yourself "random acts of selfness."

From US News Sep. 25, 2012

But this relaxed and wanton selfness is projected by a Russian who keeps for his people the freshness of childhood—a freshness charming in some cases, horrible in others, but always with a touch of immortality.

From The Invisible Censor by Hackett, Francis

Yet Christ recognized selfness as a principle most proper and praiseworthy and one to be used as the basis and measure of all moral worth.

From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis, Newell Dwight

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