— selfishly , adv. — selfishness , n.
/sel"fish/ , adj.
1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives.
[ 1630-40; SELF + -ISH 1 ]
Syn. 1. self-interested, self-seeking, egoistic; illiberal, parsimonious, stingy.