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单词 self-interest
释义

self-interest

noun

self-in·​ter·​est ˌself-ˈin-t(ə-)rəst How to pronounce self-interest (audio)
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest,
-ˌtrest;
-ˈin-tərst
1
: a concern for one's own advantage and well-being
acted out of self-interest and fear
2
: one's own interest or advantage
self-interest requires that we be generous in foreign aid
self-interested
ˌself-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd How to pronounce self-interest (audio)
-ˈin-tə-ˌre-
-ˈin-ˌtre-;
-ˈin-tər-
adjective
self-interestedly adverb
self-interestedness noun

Synonyms

  • egocentricity
  • egocentrism
  • egoism
  • egomania
  • egotism
  • narcissism
  • navel-gazing
  • self-absorption
  • self-centeredness
  • self-concern
  • self-involvement
  • self-preoccupation
  • self-regard
  • selfishness
  • selfness
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Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined at sense 2

self-interest

noun

as in selfishness
excessive interest in oneself her degree of self-interest is perhaps best reflected in her favorite topic of conversation—herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • selfishness
  • selfness
  • egoism
  • vanity
  • ego
  • egocentricity
  • narcissism
  • egocentrism
  • egotism
  • pridefulness
  • egomania
  • smugness
  • self-concern
  • pride
  • self-centeredness
  • self-preoccupation
  • self-involvement
  • vainglory
  • self-absorption
  • complacency
  • self-regard
  • vainness
  • navel-gazing
  • conceitedness
  • complacence
  • conceit
  • pomposity
  • self-satisfaction
  • pompousness
  • vaingloriousness
  • self-admiration
  • self-conceit
  • self-sufficiency
  • self-love
  • self-respect
  • self-importance
  • self-glorification
  • self-indulgence
  • self-content
  • self-contentment
  • self-assumption
  • self-partiality
  • self-consequence
  • self-esteem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • altruism
  • selflessness
  • unselfishness
  • generosity
  • magnanimity
  • fairness
  • objectivity
  • disinterestedness
  • impartiality
  • neutrality
  • detachment
  • self-forgetfulness
  • self-sacrifice
  • self-abandonment
  • self-flagellation
  • self-annihilation
  • self-immolation
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