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It was selfish to take all the markers.
What does Selfish mean?
thinking only about yourself.
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Caring mostly about your own wants and not others' needs.
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The story showed how selfish choices can hurt a group.
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The character became less selfish after learning to consider other people’s needs.
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What does selfish mean?
Selfish means thinking only about yourself.
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Supportive contrasts with selfish in this context.
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MeaningSelfish means thinking only about yourself.
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supportiveContrasts with selfish in the meaning thinking only about yourself.
kindContrasts with selfish in the meaning thinking only about yourself.
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