selfish vs. selfless

selfish

adjective

  1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.

    Synonyms: stingy, parsimonious, illiberal, egoistic, self-seeking, self-interested

  2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself.

    selfish motives.

selfless

adjective

  1. having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.