self-interest
11self-interest — noun Date: 1649 1. a concern for one s own advantage and well being < acted out of self interest and fear > 2. one s own interest or advantage < self interest requires that we be generous in foreign aid > • self interested adjective • self… …
12self-interest — /sɛlf ˈɪntrəst / (say self intruhst) noun 1. regard for one s own interest or advantage, especially with disregard of others: *those who possess large amounts of property and capital, as well as the power which comes through that ownership tend… …
13Self-Interest — Acting in the way that is most personally beneficial. Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, famously explained that it is possible to achieve the best economic benefit for all even when, and in fact because, individuals tend to act in their …
14self-interest — N UNCOUNT (disapproval) If you accuse someone of self interest, you disapprove of them because they always want to do what is best for themselves rather than for anyone else. Their current protests are motivated purely by self interest …
15self-interest — UK / US noun [uncountable] interest in yourself and how to gain advantages for yourself, often without considering other people decisions motivated solely by self interest Derived word: self interested adjective …
16self-interest — noun (U) consideration only of what is best for you rather than other people: His offer was motivated solely by self interest. self interested adjective …
17self-interest — the belief that people have a moral obligation to serve others or the greater good ; term coined by Auguste Comte. Generally opposed to self interest or egoism …
18self-interest — self interested, adj. self interestedness, n. /self in teuhr ist, trist, self /, n. 1. regard for one s own interest or advantage, esp. with disregard for others. 2. personal interest or advantage. [1640 50] * * * …
19self-interest — self in′terest n. 1) regard for one s own interest or advantage, esp. with disregard for others 2) personal interest or advantage • Etymology: 1640–50 self in′terested, adj. self in′terestedness, n …
20self-interest — Synonyms and related words: acquisitiveness, autism, careerism, ego, ego trip, egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egoisticalness, egotism, egotisticalness, graspingness, greed, individualism, interest, narcissism, personal aims, personal… …
