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单词 self-seeker
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self-seeker


self-seek·ing

(sĕlf′sē′kĭng)adj.1. Pursuing only one's own ends or interests.2. Exhibiting concern only with promoting one's own ends or interests: self-seeking maneuvers.n. Determined pursuit of one's own ends or interests.
self′-seek′er n.
Thesaurus
Noun1.self-seeker - a person who places expediency above principleopportunistbackscratcher - someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantagebottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of otherscarpetbagger - an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously; "after the Civil War the carpetbaggers from the north tried to take over the south"wheeler dealer, hustler, operator - a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficultiesselfish person - a person who is unusually selfishtimeserver - one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage

self-seeker


  • noun

Synonyms for self-seeker

noun a person who places expediency above principle

Synonyms

  • opportunist

Related Words

  • backscratcher
  • bottom feeder
  • carpetbagger
  • wheeler dealer
  • hustler
  • operator
  • selfish person
  • timeserver
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