as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
she's too self-loving an individual to ever have feelings of real love for another person
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selfish
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Nevertheless, driving under the influence is a selfish and serious act.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
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Prioritizing your own physical and mental health isn’t selfish.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Self-loving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-loving. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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