selfish
selbstsüchtig – selbstsüchtiger – am selbstsüchtigsten
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selfish
Focused solely on one's own advantage and little willing to consider the interests or needs of others.
Sein selbstsüchtiges Verhalten belastet die ganze Familie.
His selfish behavior is putting a strain on the whole family.
| basic form | selbstsüchtig |
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| comparative | selbstsüchtiger |
| superlative | am selbstsüchtigsten |
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'Selbstsüchtig' (selfish) is made up of 'selbst' (self) and 'süchtig' (addicted). The second part reinforces the idea that someone is excessively focused on themselves and their own advantage.
Seine selbstsüchtige Haltung führte zu Streit mit seinen Freunden.
His selfish attitude led to arguments with his friends.
Common collocations include 'selbstsüchtig handeln' (to act selfishly), 'selbstsüchtiges Verhalten' (selfish behavior), and 'selbstsüchtige Interessen' (selfish interests). The adjective often appears with words for actions, attitudes, or motives.
Er handelte selbstsüchtig und dachte dabei nicht an die Folgen für andere.
He acted selfishly and did not think about the consequences for others.
'Selbstsüchtig' (selfish) expresses a clearly negative evaluation and is often used to criticize a person, action, or decision.
Die selbstsüchtige Entscheidung der Firmenleitung enttäuschte viele Beschäftigte.
The company's management made a selfish decision that disappointed many employees.
