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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 him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его корыстное отношение сделало его непопулярным среди коллег.
She made a self-serving decision that benefited only herself.
Она приняла эгоистичное решение, которое принесло пользу только ей самой.
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.

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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