noun
- plural of selfishness; instances or types of caring only about oneself and not about others
Usage: rare plural form
Examples
- The different selfishnesses displayed by the characters revealed their true natures.
- She studied the various selfishnesses that emerge during times of crisis.
- The novel explored multiple selfishnesses within the wealthy family.
- Their selfishnesses became more apparent as resources grew scarce.
- The therapist helped him recognize his own selfishnesses in relationships.