Synonyms for Selfish
Definition of selfish
- adjective
- concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others; "Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "selfish"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like begrudging, egotistic, egotistical can replace "selfish" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "selfish" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Selfish" in song lyrics
See how selfish is used in real songs:
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"Brothers step in, step off, you get selfish"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall -
"Your wasted life is selfish"
AMB — Selfish -
"Kinda selfish"
Miri Ben-Ari f/ Anthony Hamilton, Scarface — Sunshine to the Rain