SELF-INTEREST Synonyms
2 hypernyms for self-interest. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SELF-INTEREST
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| egoism | noun n | |||||
noun • (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| self-centeredness | noun n | |||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| self-seeking | adjective adj | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others adjective satellite • interested only in yourself | ||||||
| self-gratification | noun n | |||||
noun • indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures • the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure | ||||||
| self-importance | noun n | |||||
noun • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance | ||||||
| self-love | noun n | |||||
noun • feelings of excessive pride • an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself | ||||||
| self-preservation | noun n | |||||
noun • preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency | ||||||
| self-regard | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect | ||||||
| selfishness | noun n | |||||
noun • stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others | ||||||
| egocentrism | noun n | |||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| expedience | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being suited to the end in view • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others | ||||||
| opportunism | noun n | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others | ||||||
| self-concern | noun n | |||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||