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单词 self interested
释义 Seeselfish

Synonyms of 'self-interested'

self-interested

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(adjective) 
Persistently and narrowly self-interested behaviour is ultimately self-defeating.
Synonyms
selfish
the selfish interests of a few people
self-centred
The self-centred ones have little energy for anyone else.
egotistical
greedy
He attacked greedy bosses for awarding themselves big pay rises.
mercenary
self-seeking
Politicians are untrustworthy self-seeking creatures.
ungenerous
egoistic
egotistic
Susan and Deborah share an intensely selfish, egotistic streak.
egotistical
looking out for number one (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of egotistic
Susan and Deborah share an intensely selfish, egotistic streak.
Synonyms
self-centred,
superior,
vain,
conceited,
narcissistic,
opinionated,
self-absorbed,
self-important,
egocentric,
self-seeking,
bragging,
boasting,
vainglorious,
egomaniacal,
self-admiring
in the sense of greedy
Definition
having an excessive desire for something, such as food or money
He attacked greedy bosses for awarding themselves big pay rises.
Synonyms
avaricious,
grasping,
selfish,
insatiable,
acquisitive,
rapacious,
materialistic,
desirous,
covetous
in the sense of self-centred
Definition
totally preoccupied with one's own concerns
The self-centred ones have little energy for anyone else.
Synonyms
selfish,
narcissistic,
self-absorbed,
inward looking,
self-seeking,
egotistic,
wrapped up in yourself

Nearby words of
self-interested

  • self-indulgence
  • self-indulgent
  • self-interest
  • self-interested
  • self-knowledge
  • self-pity
  • self-possessed

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