selfish

How many syllables in selfish?

There are 2 syllables in the word selfish.

Divide selfish into syllables:

self · ish

How to pronounce selfish:

Synonyms for selfish:

egocentric

egoistic

egoistic or egoistical

egoistical

egomaniacal

egotistic

egotistic or egotistical

egotistical

greedy

inconsiderate

looking out for number one

mercenary

narcissistic

proud

self-absorbed

self-centered

self-centred

self-concerned

self-infatuated

self-interested

self-involved

self-loving

self-obsessed

self-oriented

self-preoccupied

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Antonyms for selfish:

altruistic

beneficent

benevolent

benignant

big

big-hearted

bighearted

bounteous

caring

charitable

compassionate

considerate

contributing

decent

do-good

donating

eleemosynary

free-handed

generous

giving

good

goodhearted

gracious

helpful

human

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