SELF-INTEREST | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Self-interest

Self-interest

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A person's concern for their own welfare and advantage.

e.g. The politician's self-interest led to corruption and scandal.

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Opposite Words

Altruism

Detachment

Disinterestedness

Fairness

Generosity

Magnanimity

Neutrality

Objectivity

Self-abandonment

Self-annihilation

Self-flagellation

Self-immolation

Self-sacrifice

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Complacence

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Greed

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Pride

Rapacity

Self-conceit

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-indulgence

Self-love

Self-partiality

Self-respect

Self-satisfaction

Self-sufficiency

Vainglory

Vanity

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