selfist
One prioritizing themselves
A selfist is someone excessively focused on themselves—a coinage blending self with the -ist suffix that typically denotes adherents of an ideology.
The word carries mild disapproval, suggesting narcissism or self-absorption elevated to a philosophy: Don't be such a selfist—other people have problems too.
Less common than selfish but more pointed, implying deliberate self-centeredness rather than mere thoughtlessness.
Prioritizing personal advantage
- solipsisticDenying external existence
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- unempatheticLacking emotional understanding
- egotisticExcessively self-focused
egomania · selfishness · narcissistic · vain · greedy · insensitive · entitled · aloof
Disdainfully proud
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
overbearing · presumptuous · imperious · hubristic · disdainful · contemptuous · boastful · swaggering
Excessive pride in oneself
- grandiosityExaggerated sense of importance
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- hubrisRuinous excessive confidence
Self-directed and free
- independentFree from external control
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- sovereignSupreme in power
Inclined to deep thought
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- mindfulConsciously attentive
me-first
Prioritizing personal advantage
- solipsisticDenying external existence
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- unempatheticLacking emotional understanding
egotistic · egomania · selfishness · narcissistic · vain · greedy · insensitive · entitled · aloof · indifferent
haughty
Disdainfully proud
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
smug · overbearing · presumptuous · imperious · hubristic · disdainful · contemptuous · boastful · swaggering · high-handed
vanity
Excessive pride in oneself
- grandiosityExaggerated sense of importance
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
autonomous
Self-directed and free
- independentFree from external control
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
contemplative
Inclined to deep thought
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- mindfulConsciously attentive
selfistaltruist
Selfless benefactor of others
philanthropist · humanitarian · do-gooder · servant · communitarian
selfistgiver
One who bestows
benefactor · martyr · self-sacrificer · Good Samaritan · saint