Human Traits & Qualities - Selfishness

used to imply that in a difficult or competitive situation, individuals prioritize their own well-being and survival above others

used to imply that people will act in their own self-interest and use whatever resources they have available to achieve their own goals, even if it means working against other

used to imply that individuals have a tendency to prioritize their own needs, safety, and comfort over other external considerations

used to imply that every living creature has a natural instinct to protect itself and ensure its own survival

used to imply that selfish people are often willing to act in ways that benefit themselves, even if it causes harm to others or goes beyond the acceptable limits of behavior

said to imply is not simply pursuing one's own interests, but also trying to impose one's will on others, rather than respecting their autonomy and allowing them to live as they wish