self-interest
51interest — /in teuhr ist, trist/, n. 1. the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne. 2. something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or… …
52interest — [[t]ɪ̱ntrəst, tərest[/t]] ♦ interests, interesting, interested 1) N UNCOUNT: also a N If you have an interest in something, you want to learn or hear more about it. There has been a lively interest in the elections in the last two weeks... His… …
53interest — n. & v. n. 1 a concern; curiosity (have no interest in fishing). b a quality exciting curiosity or holding the attention (this magazine lacks interest). 2 a subject, hobby, etc., in which one is concerned (his interests are gardening and sport).… …
54interest — n 1. engrossment, engagement, absorption, undivided attention; attentiveness, advertence, heed, concernment; concern, regard, attention, consideration, scrutiny, notice, study; curiosity, inquisitiveness, itch, interestedness. 2. concern,… …
55self-esteem — n 1. self respect, pride, confidence, confidence in oneself or one s abilities, self assurance, faith in oneself; self confidence, self reliance, independence, self sufficiency, ability to stand on one s own two feet, ability to face oneself… …
56interest — /ˈɪntrəst / (say intruhst), / tərəst/ (say tuhruhst) noun 1. the feeling of someone whose attention or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: to have great interest in a subject. 2. a particular feeling of this kind: a woman of varied… …
57interest — noun 1》 the feeling of wanting to know about something or someone. ↘a quality exciting curiosity or holding the attention: a tale full of interest. ↘a subject which one enjoys doing or studying. 2》 money paid for the use of money lent, or …
58self-seeking — n 1. selfishness, self indulgence, self gratification, self satisfaction, self serving; egoism, self consideration, self interest, self aggrandizement, Inf. looking out for number one; personalism, privatism, individualism; personal ambition,… …
59interest — in•ter•est [[t]ˈɪn tər ɪst, trɪst[/t]] n. 1) a feeling of having one s attention, concern, or curiosity particularly engaged by something: She has an interest in architecture[/ex] 2) something that arouses such feelings; something in which one is …
60interest — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, probably alteration of earlier interesse, from Anglo French & Medieval Latin; Anglo French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, to be between, make a difference, concern, from inter + esse to be more at is Date:… …
