SELF-CONCERNS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

self-concern

noun

ˌself-kən-ˈsərn

Definition of self-concern

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself she saw in him the kind of self-concern that she thought was unattractive in a partner

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Recent Examples of self-concern Most actions are small, simple, and self-concerned. — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026 But limiting, unhelpful characteristics such as envy, greed, and anxiety often creep in and take over when self-concern takes the lead. — Elizabeth Mata, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025 How much genuine pathos, and how much savvy self-concern, expediency? — Willing Davidson, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024

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Noun

Cook argues this creates an unintentional selfishness, in which your anxious thoughts distract you from noticing what’s actually going on with the people around you.

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Sieler’s selfishness, in this sense his ability to get sacks himself, might be best for the team.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of selfishness

Noun

Prioritize Lasting Placements Over Speed In staffing, speed is a vanity metric.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Most Popular In Oona’s bathroom the tiles are from Country Floors, the vintage mirror is from Venice, Italy, and the vanity is an antique chest that was converted to a vanity with fittings by Waterworks.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

Unlike other music expert podcasts, this one is stripped of any mansplaining or ego — picture just a bunch of music lovers in a room, sitting by a fire and going deep on how young Bob Weir’s vocals sounded in 1970.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Under the black cape, trash can helmet and ample body armor straight out of a low-budget sci-fi film, Binface’s alter-ego is Jon Harvey, a middle-aged comedian who has spent much of the campaign trying to keep his cool during a sweltering summer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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