SELF-INTERESTED


Meaning of SELF-INTERESTED in English

If you describe someone as ~, you disapprove of them because they always want to do what is best for themselves rather than for other people.

Narrowly ~ behaviour is ultimately self-defeating.

ADJ disapproval

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