self-endingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈɛndɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈɛndɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self-end n., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < self-end n. + -ing suffix², after self-ended adj. Compare self-centred adj., self-centring adj.

Now rare.

Having private or selfish aims; characterized by self-centred actions or desires.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [adjective]

self-seeking?1575

self-respecting1597

proprietariousa1633

self-ended1643

self-interessed1645

self-interested1648

self-concerned1653

self-concerning1656

self-biased1662

self-ending1698

interested1705

self-interesting1710

1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 186 The Self-Ending, Self-Centring Man does in a very true and proper Sense Idolize himself.

1850 Sheffield & Rotherham Independent 21 Dec. 6/2 If they would succeed in their sinister and self-ending schemes, they must cloak the naked offensiveness of their plans.

1868 Standard 20 July 4/3 A seat in the House of Commons is said to be regarded every day more and more as a self-ending social distinction.

1927 Albuquerque (New Mexico) Jrnl. 11 Jan. 3/1 The sermon..calls to..the complacent Christians whose life is ‘self-ending’, centered in self and indifferent to their neighbors.

1981 Poetry 139 85 Poets speak with self-ending words, phrases which do not serve the interests of the many.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-ending
释义	self-endingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈɛndɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈɛndɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self-end n., -ing suffix². Etymology: < self-end n. + -ing suffix², after self-ended adj. Compare self-centred adj., self-centring adj. Now rare. Having private or selfish aims; characterized by self-centred actions or desires. ΘΚΠ society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [adjective] self-seeking?1575 self-respecting1597 proprietariousa1633 self-ended1643 self-interessed1645 self-interested1648 self-concerned1653 self-concerning1656 self-biased1662 self-ending1698 interested1705 self-interesting1710 1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 186 The Self-Ending, Self-Centring Man does in a very true and proper Sense Idolize himself. 1850 Sheffield & Rotherham Independent 21 Dec. 6/2 If they would succeed in their sinister and self-ending schemes, they must cloak the naked offensiveness of their plans. 1868 Standard 20 July 4/3 A seat in the House of Commons is said to be regarded every day more and more as a self-ending social distinction. 1927 Albuquerque (New Mexico) Jrnl. 11 Jan. 3/1 The sermon..calls to..the complacent Christians whose life is ‘self-ending’, centered in self and indifferent to their neighbors. 1981 Poetry 139 85 Poets speak with self-ending words, phrases which do not serve the interests of the many. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1698
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