selfishly
intermediateB1/ˈsɛlfɪʃli/ · self-ish-ly
in a manner that is concerned only with one’s own advantage or happiness; lacking consideration for others.
Meanings
in a manner that is concerned only with one’s own advantage or happiness; lacking consideration for others.
ایسے طریقے سے کہ صرف اپنی فائدے یا خوشی کی پرواہ کی جائے؛ دوسروں کی فکر کو نظرانداز کرنا۔
خود غرضی سے
khud gharzi se
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- act selfishly
- think selfishly
- behave selfishly
Example Sentences
He acted selfishly when he decided not to share his food.
اس نے جب کھانا نہ بانٹنے کا فیصلہ کیا تو خود غرضی سے عمل کیا۔
Us ne jab khana na baantne ka faisla kiya to khud gharzi se amal kiya.
She selfishly took all the cookies for herself.
اس نے خود غرضی سے تمام بسکٹس اپنے لیے لے لیں۔
Us ne khud gharzi se tamam biscuits apne liye le liye.
To think selfishly can lead to misunderstandings among friends.
خود غرضی سے سوچنا دوستوں کے درمیان غلط فہمیاں پیدا کر سکتا ہے۔
Khud gharzi se sochna doston ke darmiyan ghalat fehmiyaan paida kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a selfish person who only cares for themselves.
Imagine a person hoarding all the toys while others only watch.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت نہ کر جو وہ بے وفا ہے، خود غرضی میں میرے دل کا ہے کیا حال
Mohabbat na kar jo woh bewafa hai, khud ghrzi mein mere dil ka hai kya haal
What is the state of my heart in selfishness for one who is unfaithful? Love is not for them.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود غرض کا کوئی دوست نہیں ہوتا
Khud ghirzi ka koi dost nahi hota
A selfish person has no friends.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "selfish" — concerned exclusively with oneself
First known use: 1714
The term 'selfish' dates back to the early 18th century and comes from the word 'self' combined with the suffix '-ish' to indicate a quality of being. 'Selfishly' serves as the adverbial form.