What does self-interest mean?
Self-interest means One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others..
Self-interest
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others..
Example Sentences
I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain.
And so he reasoned until the first generous impulse to proclaim the truth and relinquish his titles and his estates to their rightful owner was forgotten beneath the mass of sophistries which self-interest had advanced.
Corruption becomes fatal when those in power are no longer able to distinguish the difference between self-interest and the national interest.
Government standards of decency and honesty were quite low, and decision-makers were tainted with self-interest and corruption at the very highest level.
Synonyms for self-interest
Antonyms for self-interest
Related Words
Word Forms
- self-interests
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for self-interest?
Common synonyms include opportunism, egocentrism, expedience, self-seeking.
What is the opposite of self-interest?
Possible antonyms include altruism, selflessness.
How do you use self-interest in a sentence?
I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain.
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