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| bad |
When someone is a bad person, it means that they harm other people because they are very selfish or even enjoy causing pain to others.. [1/8 definitions] |
| base2 |
not brave, noble or honorable; selfish. [1/2 definitions] |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. [1/3 definitions] |
| selfish |
If someone is selfish, they care much more about themselves than other people. [2 definitions] |
| shabby |
mean or selfish for no good reason; unfair. [1/3 definitions] |
| sweet |
When someone is sweet, they are gentle and easy to be with. They are not mean or selfish. [1/6 definitions] |
| take advantage |
to use in a selfish way for one's own benefit; treat selfishly. [1/2 definitions] |
| whim |
A whim is a sudden desire, idea, or decision to do something. A whim is often odd, unusual, or doesn't make much sense. It is a often a decision that is made without much thinking. Sometimes, but not always, a whim is a selfish desire for something. |
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