The action of searching out. proper exquisition n. self-seeking.
| 单词 | θ179316 |
| 释义 | society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [noun] (119) proper exquisitionc1430 The action of searching out. proper exquisition n. self-seeking. privatenessa1586 The quality or condition of being private; withdrawal from public or official life, duties, etc.; privacy, seclusion. Formerly also: †intimacy… interest1622 Regard to one's own profit or advantage; selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; = self-interest, n. self-concernment1644 Regard for one's own interest or advantage; self-concern, self-interest. self-interest1649 Preoccupation with, or pursuit of, one's own advantage or welfare, esp. to the exclusion of consideration for others; an instance or example of… self-bias1657 A bias towards oneself; predisposition to favour oneself or one's own views, or to pursue one's own advantage. self-concern1670 Regard or concern for one's own interest or advantage; self-interest. interess1678 Self-interest; = interest, n. 5. self-reference1802 Direction of one's attention towards oneself; consideration of a matter, situation, etc., (solely) with reference to oneself or one's own… Subcategories:— specific (2) — quality or state (6) — action (7) — a) personal aim or object(s) (5) — personal benefit or advantage (9) — self-interested person (14) — selfishness (27) — preoccupation with self (13) — egotism (21) — self-love (6) |
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