How Do You Spell SELFNESS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfnəs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "selfness" can cause confusion for many English speakers. This is because the typical spelling for this concept would be "selfishness". However, "selfness" refers to the quality of being oneself, as opposed to being selfish. The IPA phonetic transcription for "selfness" would be /sɛlf.nəs/, with the stress on the first syllable. This spelling follows the common pattern of adding "-ness" to the end of root words to indicate a quality or state.

SELFNESS Meaning and Definition

1. Selfness is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being self-oriented or focused on oneself; it denotes an excessive preoccupation or concern with one's own needs, desires, and interests to the exclusion or neglect of others. The term primarily describes a personality trait or characteristic where an individual displays a self-centered or selfish behavior, constantly prioritizing personal gain or satisfaction over the well-being or happiness of those around them.

   Someone exhibiting selfness is often characterized by egocentrism, egotism, or an overall lack of empathy. They may exhibit a tendency to manipulate situations or people for personal gain, disregarding any negative consequences on others. This self-centered attitude might lead to an inability to consider or understand the perspectives, needs, and feelings of others, resulting in strained relationships and social difficulties.

   Selfness should not be confused with healthy self-interest or self-care, which are natural and necessary aspects of human existence. Rather, selfness refers to an extreme or imbalanced focus on oneself, often to the detriment of others and their well-being. It is an undesirable trait that hinders positive interpersonal relationships and can contribute to feelings of loneliness or isolation.

Common Misspellings for SELFNESS

• sellness
• salfness
• aelfness
• zelfness
• xelfness
• delfness
• eelfness
• welfness
• swlfness
• sslfness
• sdlfness
• srlfness
• s4lfness
• s3lfness
• sekfness
• sepfness
• seofness
• seldness
• selcness
• selvness

Similar spelling words for SELFNESS

• Slovenness,
• silvanus,
• cellophanes,
• cellphones,
• Solvens,
• Sullivan's,
• sulfones,
• sleeveens,
• xylophones,
• constantine-silvanus,
• sylvanus,
• xylophanes,
• solvency,
• sylvins,
• sylvans,
• non-solvency,
• silvans,
• Hydrargyri-Paraphenol-Sulphonas,
• Silvanos,
• salviniaceae,
• slovens,
• sylvines,
• in-solvency,
• slavens,
• sullivans,
• Salivans,
• Slovenes,
• sulphones.

Plural form of SELFNESS is SELFNESSES