A2 — Elementaryaggettivo/nome
egoista
selfish, self-centred
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
egoisticoindividualistameschinogrettoavaro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
altruistagenerosodisinteressatosolidalepremuroso
Usage note
'Egoista' (noun/adjective) is the standard word. 'Egoistico' is purely adjectival. 'Meschino' and 'gretto' add meanness of spirit. 'Individualista' can be positive (independent) or negative depending on context. 'Avaro' overlaps when selfishness involves money.
Example
"Non fare l'egoista: pensa anche agli altri!"
"Don't be selfish: think of others too!"
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