selfness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of selfness
Example Sentences
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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
For the next two weeks, start giving yourself "random acts of selfness."
From US News • Sep. 25, 2012
You will inspire others to create their own selfness too!
From US News • Sep. 25, 2012
To love one's self at the expense of one's fellows is for selfness to become malignancy.
From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis, Newell Dwight
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
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