A2 — Elementaryadjective
egoista
selfish, self-centered
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
interessatoegoisticonarcisistaegoriferitoavido
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
altruistagenerosodisinteressatopremurososolidale
Usage note
'Interessato' can mean self-interested (acting for personal gain). 'Narcisista' focuses on self-admiration. 'Egoistico' is the adjectival form of 'egoismo'.
Example
"Non essere così egoista — pensa anche agli altri!"
"Don't be so selfish — think about others too!"
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