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
By reason of the increase in gold, books, travel and personal luxuries, some now feel that selfness is beginning to degenerate into selfishness.
From The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service by Hillis, Newell Dwight
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
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