Antonyms for self-interested

Grammar : Adj

Spell : self-in-ter-ist, -trist, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛlfˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst, ˈsɛlf-

Definition of self-interested

Origin : also self interest, 1640s, from self- + interest (n.). Related: Self-interested.
[Self-interest] is a doctrine not very lofty, but clear and sure. It does not seek to attain great objects; but it attains those it aims for without too much effort. ... [It] does not produce great devotion; but it suggests little sacrifices each day; by itself it cannot make a man virtuous; but it forms a multitude of citizens who are regulated, temperate, moderate, farsighted, masters of themselves; and if it does not lead directly to virtue through the will, it brings them near to it insensibly through habits. [Alexis de Tocqueville, "Democracy in America"]

As in self-centered : adj absorbed with oneself
As in selfish : adj thinking only of oneself
As in individualistic : adj egocentric
As in egocentric : adj thinking very highly of oneself

Example sentences :

From a self-interested motive, Mr. Sandford—that I might have a greater respect for you.
Extract from : « A Simple Story » by Mrs. Inchbald

She was happy and self-interested, chattering about the ride and the train.
Extract from : « Jennie Gerhardt » by Theodore Dreiser

How could I help contrasting his generosity with your self-interested selfishness?
Extract from : « The Limit » by Ada Leverson

And still worse, to the self-interested action of vestrymen.
Extract from : « The Sanitary Evolution of London » by Henry Lorenzo Jephson

What trust he had reposed in this vile, self-interested, heartless woman!
Extract from : « Vendetta » by Marie Corelli

Some actions done with a self-interested motive are public benefits.
Extract from : « Logic, Inductive and Deductive » by William Minto

All actions done with a self-interested motive are private vices.
Extract from : « Logic, Inductive and Deductive » by William Minto

It is rather and only a change of governor—that is, instead of self-interested proprietaries, a gracious king.
Extract from : « Benjamin Franklin » by John Torrey Morse, Jr.

He suspected that Firmstone was at least self-interested, if not self-seeking; therefore he assumed him to be unscrupulous.
Extract from : « Blue Goose » by Frank Lewis Nason

I am really not a vulgar, greedy doctor pushing myself into a case with which I have no concern, for some self-interested motive.
Extract from : « Bella Donna » by Robert Hichens

Synonyms for self-interested

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