B2
narcissistic vs selfish vs selfless vs unselfish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| narcissisticadjective/ˌnɑːr.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ | Meaning too interested in yourself and your own appearance, and caring little about others | Goes with narcissistic behavior | Example Her narcissistic boss only talks about his own success at meetings. |
| selfishadjective/ˈsel.fɪʃ/ | Meaning caring only about yourself and what you want, not about other people | Goes with selfish of | Example It was selfish of him to take the last piece of cake without asking. |
| selflessadjective/ˈself.ləs/ | Meaning caring more about other people than about yourself and being ready to help them | Goes with selfless act | Example It was a selfless act to give up his seat for the old woman. |
| unselfishadjective/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ/ | Meaning caring about other people's needs more than your own | Goes with unselfish act | Example It was an unselfish act to give up her seat for the old man. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He is deeply and never says sorry.