Definitions of altruistic. adjective. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. synonyms: selfless unselfish.
opt out. refuse to take advantage of. not hear of. look down one's nose at. opt out of.
exploiter Add to list Share. An exploiter is a user, someone who takes advantage of other people or things for their own gain. Being an exploiter is selfish and unethical. To exploit someone is to use them in a way that's wrong, like an employer who pays low wages but demands long hours.
adjective. someone who is arrogant thinks they are better or more important than other people and behaves in a way that is rude and too confident.
Selfless is the opposite of selfish. If you're selfless, you think less about your self, and more about others — you're generous and kind. Being selfless is similar to being altruistic — another word for giving to others without looking for personal gain.
The adjective narcissistic describes those who are excessively self-absorbed, especially about their looks. Definitions of narcissistic. adjective. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. synonyms: egotistic, egotistical, self-loving selfish.
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests a selfish desire to succeed at the expense of others. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. egotistical. egoistical.
: having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are.
Definitions of know-it-all. someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others. synonyms: know-all. type of: egoist, egotist, swellhead. a conceited and self-centered person.
Narcissists lack boundaries. They believe that everything belongs to them and everyone thinks and feels the same as they do.
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of several personality disorders. People with this condition have an inflated idea of themselves and a need for lots of attention from other people. It's human nature to be selfish and boastful now and then, but true narcissists take it to an extreme.
1. Irritable, testy, touchy, irascible are adjectives meaning easily upset, offended, or angered. Irritable means easily annoyed or bothered, and it implies cross and snappish behavior: an irritable clerk, rude and hostile; Impatient and irritable, he was constantly complaining.
parasite, sycophant, toady, leech, sponge mean a usually obsequious flatterer or self-seeker. parasite applies to one who clings to a person of wealth, power, or influence or is useless to society.
noun. plural fugitives. Britannica Dictionary definition of FUGITIVE. [count] : a person who is running away to avoid being captured.
Opposite of exploiting someone for one's personal gain. helping. assisting. benefiting.
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Stubborn is a disapproving word. She's so stubborn, she'll never admit that she was wrong. He was a stubborn child who threw a tantrum when he didn't get what he wanted. If someone is being very stubborn, you can say that they are as stubborn as a mule or that they or their actions are mulish.
Consider that the know-it-all may display this personality trait because of a deep-seated insecurity and lack of confidence. Some people who feel inferior try to act superior as a defensive mechanism.
Pessimistic describes the state of mind of someone who always expects the worst. A pessimistic attitude isn't very hopeful, shows little optimism, and can be a downer for everyone else. To be pessimistic means you believe evil outweighs the good and that bad things are more likely to happen.
Pretentious people may falsely believe that others see them as authentic and genuinely refined. Or it could be that they know what impression they make on others, but they would rather be seen as affected and uppity than as plain and ordinary, and they don't know how to pull off authentic and sophisticated.
/prɪˈtɛnʃɪs/ Use the adjective pretentious as a way to criticize people who try to act like they are more important or knowledgeable than they really are.
Meaning of ostentatious in English. too obviously showing your money, possessions, or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you: They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders. boastfulHe was confident, not boastful.
Definitions of troglodyte. one who lives in solitude. synonyms: hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian.
Psychological egoism is the view that humans are always motivated by self-interest and selfishness, even in what seem to be acts of altruism.
Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding.