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SELF-INTEREST
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Concern for your own interests and welfare
Synonyms:
egocentrism; egoism; self-centeredness; self-concern; self-interest
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("self-interest" is a kind of...):
trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Synonyms:
expedience; opportunism; self-interest; self-seeking
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("self-interest" is a kind of...):
selfishness (stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others)
