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self-seeking

UK
/ˌselfˈsiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsiːkɪŋ/

Translations

self-seekingnoun
Uncountable noun meaning selfish pursuit of one's own interests.
корыстолюбиеОтвлечённое существительное; книжное, с отрицательной оценкой.
His self-seeking was obvious in every decision he made.
Его корыстолюбие было очевидно в каждом принятом им решении.
Additional translations
своекорыстиеБолее книжное; точно передаёт идею личной выгоды как мотива поведения.
эгоизмБолее общее; употребляется, когда речь о пренебрежении интересами других.
Synonyms
self-seeker
egoist
egotist
opportunist
mercenary
selfish person
self-interested person
grasping person
Antonyms
altruist
philanthropist
self-seekingadjective
UK
/ˌselfˈsiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsiːkɪŋ/
Used to describe someone who is motivated by personal advantage, often at the expense of others.
корыстныйОбычно о человеке, поведении или мотивах; оттенок осуждения.
Her self-seeking behavior damaged trust within the team.
Её корыстное поведение подорвало доверие в команде.
Additional translations
своекорыстныйБолее книжное и точное; часто о мотивах и поступках, совершаемых ради личной выгоды.
эгоистичныйБолее общее; подчёркивает пренебрежение интересами других.
Synonyms
selfish
self-centered
self-interested
self-serving
egotistical
egocentric
opportunistic
mercenary
narcissistic
grasping
acquisitive
self-advancing
Antonyms
unselfish
selfless
altruistic
public-spirited
generous
self-sacrificing

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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