SELF-INTEREST

• (noun) concern for your own interests and welfare

  synonyms : egocentrism , egoism , self-centeredness , self-concern

  “her egoism caused a severe strain on her relationship with everybody”, “the company gradually declined when the bosses did everything out of self-interest”"the self-centeredness of nuclear families" -added by nsrees

  An excessively egoist person has few friends. -added by priyavanjeri

• (noun) taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

  synonyms : expedience , opportunism , self-seeking

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