self-regarding


adjective
  1. self-centred; egotistical

  2. philosophy (of an action) affecting the interests of no-one other than the agent, and hence, according to John Stuart Mill, immune from moral criticism

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How to use self-regarding in a sentence

  • The critical or self-regarding spirit has its uses, but it may be fatal to 'personal consecration' in public worship.

  • In the sphere of self-regarding duty a point which needs attention is the truth of personal responsibility.

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