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单词 self-interested
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-interested

adjective

as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests a staggeringly self-interested careerist who is eminently indifferent to anything that does not affect his personal well-being

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • selfish
  • egocentric
  • narcissistic
  • egomaniacal
  • solipsistic
  • egotistic
  • egoistic
  • self-serving
  • egotistical
  • self-centered
  • egoistical
  • self-concerned
  • self-regarding
  • self-absorbed
  • self-oriented
  • self-involved
  • self-seeking
  • self-infatuated
  • self-obsessed
  • self-preoccupied
  • smug
  • self-loving
  • conceited
  • proud
  • vainglorious
  • complacent
  • vain
  • prideful
  • pompous
  • inner-directed
  • self-important
  • self-indulgent
  • self-satisfied
  • self-contented
  • self-conceited
  • overweening
  • self-glorifying
  • self-complacent
  • self-pleased
  • self-opinionated
  • self-directed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • altruistic
  • selfless
  • unselfish
  • benevolent
  • philanthropic
  • charitable
  • generous
  • magnanimous
  • humanitarian
  • philanthropical
  • beneficent
  • diffident
  • self-forgetful
  • greathearted
  • self-forgetting
  • self-sacrificing
  • self-denying
  • other-directed
  • self-giving
  • self-doubting
  • self-flagellating
  • self-reflective
  • self-questioning
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