selfish vs. self-seeking
[sel-fish]
/ ˈsɛl fɪʃ /
adjective
-
devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- Synonyms:
- stingy, parsimonious, illiberal, egoistic, self-seeking, self-interested
-
characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself.
selfish motives.
[self-see-king]
/ ˈsɛlfˈsi kɪŋ /
