selfishness
beginnerA2/ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ · self-ish-ness
The quality of being concerned only for oneself without regard for others.
Meanings
The quality of being concerned only for oneself without regard for others.
صرف اپنے بارے میں فکر کرنے کی خاصیت، دوسروں کے بارے میں غور و فکر کیے بغیر۔
خود پسند
khud pasand
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- extreme selfishness
- selfishness of the heart
- selfishness in relationships
Example Sentences
His selfishness was evident when he ignored his friend's needs.
اس کی خود پسندی اس وقت واضح ہوئی جب اس نے اپنے دوست کی ضروریات کو نظرانداز کیا۔
Us ki khud pasandi is waqt wazeh hui jab us ne apne dost ki zarooriat ko nazarandaaz kiya.
Selfishness can lead to the breakdown of relationships.
خود غرضی رشتوں کے ٹوٹنے کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Khud ghorzi rishton ke tootne ka ba'ais ban sakti hai.
She was criticized for her selfishness during the community project.
اس پر کمیونٹی پروجیکٹ کے دوران خودپسندی کے لیے تنقید کی گئی۔
Us par community project ke dauran khud pasandi ke liye tanqeed ki gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' in selfishness to remember that it is all about oneself.
Imagine a person at a party only caring about being the center of attention.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ کوئی ہم کو سمجھا، نہ کوئی ہم کو جانتا ہے، خود ہی مسافر ہے، خود ہی خدا ہے۔
Na koi hum ko samjha, na koi hum ko jaanta hai, khud hi musafir hai, khud hi Khuda hai.
No one understands me, nor does anyone know me; I am my own traveler, I am my own God.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے لئے تو سب ہی جیتے ہیں۔
Apne liye to sab hi jeete hain.
Everyone lives for themselves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "selfish" — devoted to one's own interests
First known use: 17th century
The word 'selfish' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from 'self' and the suffix '-ish.'