Definition of Self-interest

1. Noun. Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.

Exact synonyms: Expedience, Opportunism, Self-seeking
Generic synonyms: Selfishness
Derivative terms: Expedient, Opportunist, Opportunistic

2. Noun. Concern for your own interests and welfare.
Exact synonyms: Egocentrism, Egoism, Self-centeredness, Self-concern
Generic synonyms: Trait
Antonyms: Altruism
Derivative terms: Egoist, Egoist, Self-centered

Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-interest

self-help devices
self-help groups
self-hypnosis
self-importance
self-important
self-imposed
self-improvement
self-incrimination
self-inductance
self-induction
self-indulgence
self-indulgent
self-infection
self-injurious behaviour
self-insurance
self-interest (current term)
self-involved
self-justification
self-knowledge
self-knowledge
self-limited
self-limited
self-limited disease
self-loader
self-loading
self-locking
self-love
self-love
self-loving
self-made

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