self-interest

[ self-in-ter-ist, -trist, self- ]
/ ˌsɛlfˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst, ˈsɛlf- /
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noun

regard for one's own interest or advantage, especially with disregard for others.
personal interest or advantage.

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Origin of self-interest

First recorded in 1640–50

OTHER WORDS FROM self-interest

self-in·ter·est·ed, adjectiveself-in·ter·est·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby self-interest

self-initiated, self-instructional, self-insurance, self-insure, self-insurer, self-interest, selfish, self-judgment, self-justification, self-justifying, self-knowledge
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Words related to self-interest

selfishness, self-absorption, arrogance, narcissism, self-confidence, egotism, self-possession, self-importance, self-regard, egomania, presumption, self-love, boasting, overconfidence, vainglory, pride, gasconade, assurance, haughtiness, ostentation

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British Dictionary definitions for self-interest

self-interest

noun

one's personal interest or advantage
the act or an instance of pursuing one's own interest

Derived forms of self-interest

self-interested, adjectiveself-interestedness, noun
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