Self-interest - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|selfˈɪntrəst|
Brit.
|ˌselfˈɪntrest|
noun
- taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others (syn: expedience, opportunism, self-seeking)
- concern for your own interests and welfare (syn: egoism)
- concern for your own interests and welfare (syn: egoism)
Extra examples
The company's donation was surely motivated by self-interest.
Her so-called charity work was a camouflage for her own self-interest.
It's just self-interest parading as concern for your welfare.
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