English word selfishness comes from English -ness, English selfish
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ness | English (en) | Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being(the adjective)", "the quality of being(the adjective)", or "the measure of being(the adjective)".. Appended to words of other parts of speech to form nouns (often nonce words or terms in philosophy) meaning the state/quality/measure of the idea represented by these words. |
| selfish | English (en) | Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.. Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making. |
| selfishness | English (en) | The quality of being selfish; the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others. |