what does self-interest mean?
SELF-INTEREST as NOUN
- 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
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- 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
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