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Synonyms for self-interested
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : self-in-ter-ist, -trist, self- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛlfˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst, ˈsɛlf- |
Top 10 synonyms for self-interested
- egoistical
- egomaniacal
- egotistic
- grandstanding
- having a swelled head
- hoggish
- independent
- individualist
- inward-looking
- know-it-all
- mean
- megalomaniac
- mercenary
- miserly
- narcissistic
- narrow
- narrow-minded
- on an ego trip
- out for number one
- parsimonious
- pompous
- prejudiced
- self-concerned
- self-interested
- self-involved
- self-loving
- self-seeking
- self-serving
- self-sufficient
- stingy
- stuck on oneself
- stuck-up
- ungenerous
- vainglorious
- wrapped up in oneself
- wrapped up with oneself
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for self-interested
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