SELF-INTEREST as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) self-interest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) self-interest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower