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self-interest

UK
/ˌself ˈɪn.trəst/
US
/ˌsɛlf ˈɪn.trəst/

Translations

self-interestnoun
self-interests
pl
intérêt personnel
His decision to invest in the company was driven by self-interest rather than altruism.
Sa décision d’investir dans l’entreprise était motivée par un intérêt personnel plutôt que par l’altruisme.
Additional translations
égoïsmeS’emploie quand l’idée d’intérêt personnel est nettement péjorative.
Synonyms
selfishness
self-servingness
egoism
self-absorption
self-centeredness
self-interestadjective
UK
/ˌself ˈɪn.trəst/
US
/ˌsɛlf ˈɪn.trəst/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "self-interest maximization".
intéresséAu sens de « motivé par son propre intérêt ». S’emploie surtout de façon attributive.
The self-interest motives were obvious.
Les motifs intéressés étaient évidents.

Definitions

self-interestnoun
Concern for one's own advantage and well-being.
His decision to invest in the company was driven by self-interest rather than altruism.
The pursuit of personal gain or benefit, often without regard for others.
The politician's actions were criticized as being motivated by self-interest.
self-interestadjective
Attributive, before a noun: relating to or motivated by one's own advantage.
The reform was opposed by self-interest groups within the sector.
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