selfish

ˈsɛlfɪʃ
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Translation of selfish into Russian

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Adjective

1.

lacks consideration

concerned excessively with oneself, disregarding others
  • His selfish behavior made his friends upset.Его эгоистичное поведение расстроило его друзей.
2.

self-interest

concerned only with personal gain or pleasure
эгоистичный корыстный самолюбивый эгоистический
  • His selfish motives were clear to everyone.Его эгоистичные мотивы были очевидны всем.
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Expressions with selfish: examples in English and translations in Russian

эгоист
эгоистичный тип
I can't believe the selfish so-and-so took the last piece!
эгоист
He was known as a selfish person for ignoring his friends' requests.
эгоистичный как кошка
чрезвычайно эгоистичный
He acted selfish as a cat, ignoring everyone's needs.
эгоистичная ДНК
Selfish DNA can increase its copies in the genome.
эгоистичный ген
The selfish gene theory explains altruistic behavior in animals.

Synonyms and analogies of selfish in English

Examples of selfish in a sentence

  • Her selfish motives were clear to everyone.
  • Her selfish actions hurt those around her.
  • He made a selfish decision without consulting anyone.

Translations of "selfish" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
эгоистичныйadj. - egoistichny

The lazy, selfish old man who cares nothing for others.

Агрессивный и эгоистичный лев, который не заботится о других.

He felt ashamed when he realized he had been selfish and inconsiderate.

Он ощутил стыд, осознав, что был эгоистичным и невнимательным.

эгоистическийadj. - egoisticheskiy

The lack of desire to have children often stems from selfish motives.

Люди не хотят иметь детей очень часто из эгоистических побуждений.

You exploit women and use them for your own selfish purposes.

Они считают людей кормом и используют их в своих эгоистических целях.

корыстныйadj. - korystny

He feared that his friends might subvert his principles for their own selfish gains.

Он боялся, что его друзья могут совратить его принципы ради своих корыстных целей.

But their use is not desirable in selfish and egoistic purposes.

Но их не желательно использовать в корыстных, эгоистических целях.

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Other translations for selfish:

  • самолюбивыйadj.
  • самовлюбленныйadj.
  • эгоист

selfish: Examples and translations in context

His harsh voice of conscience replayed every selfish thing he had done.

Его суровый голос совести прокручивал каждый совершённый им эгоистичный поступок.

Finding contrition within himself, he vowed to change his selfish ways.

Найдя в себе раскаяние, он поклялся изменить свои эгоистичные пути.

His selfish actions often threatened to sideline the group's overall success.

Его эгоистичные действия часто угрожали отодвинуть успех группы на второй план.

No offence, but I think your brother was being really selfish yesterday.

Без обид, но мне кажется, твой брат вчера вёл себя очень эгоистично.

Loving yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary for a fulfilling life.

Уважать себя не эгоистично; это необходимо для полноценной жизни.

Parenthood turned our routine inside out, exposing how selfish our former lifestyle was.

Родительство вывернуло наш быт наизнанку, показав, насколько эгоистичным был прежний образ жизни.

Reading the story, he became disgusted with the protagonist's selfish actions.

Читая рассказ, он почувствовал отвращение к эгоистичным поступкам главного героя.

Anything's better than the mansion with that selfish old miser.

Все лучше, чем особняк с этим эгоистичным старым скрягой.

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selfish geneselfish person
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