Egoísmo in english
Selfishness
pronunciation: selfɪʃnəs part of speech: noun
pronunciation: selfɪʃnəs part of speech: noun
In gestures
egoísmo = egotism ; egoism ; selfishness.
Example: This article presents a decalogue of a librarian's faults: a library for the benefit of librarians; a library for the benefit of the management; a drive to obtain new technology at all costs; egotism of departments; egotism of libraries; dictatorship instead of management; working 'in silence'; putting on blinkers; laissez-faire; and wasteful use of time, people and resources.Example: This complex issue is analyzed in terms of 3 schools of moral theory: Self interest (or egoism); Utilitarianism; and Respect for Persons (or Kantian theory).Example: Selfishness was regarded as the most probable cause of the malpractices.