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self-serving

UK
/ˌselfˈsɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsɝːvɪŋ/

Translations

self-servingadjective
more self-serving
Comp.
most self-serving
Super.
UK
/ˌselfˈsɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsɝːvɪŋ/
His self-serving attitude made it difficult for the team to trust his decisions.
Son attitude égoïste a rendu difficile pour l’équipe de faire confiance à ses décisions.
Additional translations
intéresséS’emploie surtout pour qualifier une attitude motivée par l’intérêt personnel.
Synonyms
self-seeking
egocentric
narcissistic
self-centered
self-interested
selfish
self-absorbed
egoistic
opportunistic
Antonyms
altruistic
selfless
self-servingnoun
UK
/ˌselfˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsɝː.vɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun referring to selfish behaviour.
Regulators criticised the blatant self-serving that characterised the negotiation process.
Les régulateurs ont critiqué l’égoïsme flagrant qui caractérisait le processus de négociation.

Definitions

self-servingadjective
Acting in a way that benefits oneself, often at the expense of others or without regard for others' needs.
His self-serving attitude made it difficult for the team to trust his decisions.
self-servingnoun
The act or practice of putting one’s own interests first; selfish action undertaken for personal advantage.
Regulators criticised the blatant self-serving that characterised the negotiation process.
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