self-interest
self-interest · self-interests
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своекорыстие
Eigennutz, Eigeninteresse
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for othersOne's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
US/sˈɛlfˈɪntɹəst/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain.
Eigennutz, Eigeninteresse
своекоры́стиеsvojekorýstije
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Translations
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Forms
plural: self-interests| Singular | self-interest |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others:opportunismself-seekingexpedience
- concern for your own interests and welfare:egoismegocentrismself-concernself-centeredness
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable