selfishness
Definitions
Noun
- Stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "selfishness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | stimulus | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | strenuous | 3 | 11 |
| 3 | seriousness | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | subconscious | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | synonymous | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | stupendous | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | ostentatious | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | separateness | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | solicitous | 4 | 2 |
| 10 | strangeness | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | stubbornness | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | circuitous | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | surreptitious | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | asynchronous | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | scandalous | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | scantiness | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | self-righteous | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | skittishness | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | sluggishness | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | spartacus | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | stoltzfus | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | symbiosis | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "selfishness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | selfish | 2 | 8 |
| 2 | seriousness | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | jewishness | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | sethness | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | selfless | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | relishes | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | foolishness | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | fishes | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | selflessness | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | squeamishness | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | sidelines | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | sluggishness | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | selfies | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | sexiness | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | bullishness | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | bearishness | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | selies | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | selfie | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | elfish | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | shellfish | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "selfishness" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "selfishness" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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| 1 | aplomb | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "selfishness".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 22
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Inter coach Chivu: ‘Selfishness isn’t part of Pio Esposito’s vocabulary’
Oct 10, 2026 Football Italia
Oct 10, 2026 Football Italia
Opinion | The Cult of Selfishness Is Killing America (Published 2020)
Jul 27, 2020 The New York Times
Jul 27, 2020 The New York Times
Alex Jensen calls out Utah basketball's selfishness following loss to Oklahoma State
Feb 1, 2026 Sports Illustrated
Feb 1, 2026 Sports Illustrated