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self-seeking

UK
/ˌselfˈsiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsiːkɪŋ/

Translations

self-seekingnoun
Uncountable noun meaning selfish pursuit of one's own interests.
égoïsmeTendance à poursuivre son propre intérêt au détriment d’autrui.
His self-seeking was obvious in every decision he made.
Son égoïsme était évident dans chacune de ses décisions.
Synonyms
self-seeker
egoist
egotist
opportunist
mercenary
selfish person
self-interested person
grasping person
Antonyms
philanthropist
altruist
self-seekingadjective
UK
/ˌselfˈsiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsiːkɪŋ/
Used to describe someone who is motivated by personal advantage, often at the expense of others.
égoïsteQui cherche avant tout son intérêt personnel, souvent de manière blâmable.
Her self-seeking behavior damaged trust within the team.
Son comportement égoïste a nui à la confiance au sein de l’équipe.
Synonyms
selfish
self-centered
self-interested
self-serving
egotistical
egocentric
opportunistic
mercenary
narcissistic
grasping
acquisitive
self-advancing
Antonyms
public-spirited
altruistic
generous
self-sacrificing
unselfish
selfless

Definitions

self-seekingnoun
The quality or practice of pursuing one's own interests selfishly.
His self-seeking was obvious in every decision he made.
self-seekingadjective
Motivated by self-interest; concerned chiefly with one's own advantage, often in a selfish way.
Her self-seeking behavior damaged trust within the team.
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