selfishness

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ.nəs/ AmE /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ.nəs/

noun en → es

1 PERSONALITY TRAIT [uncountable] B1

the quality of being selfish; thinking only about yourself and not caring about other people's needs or feelings

egoísmo, falta de consideración hacia los demás

  • show a lack of selfishness

Collocations act with selfishness · display selfishness towards someone

  • His selfishness was obvious to everyone.

    Su egoísmo era evidente para todos.

2 BEHAVIOR [countable] B2

an act or behavior that shows a lack of concern for others and only focuses on what you want

egoísmo, falta de consideración

  • commit an act of selfishness

Collocations an act of selfishness · a display of selfishness

  • She was criticized for her selfishness.

    Fue criticada por su egoísmo.