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self-interested

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: egocentric, self-centered, solipsistic, egoistical, every man for himself, idiocentric, individualistic, interested, porkish, reptilian, selfish, selflike, selfsome, self-absorbed, self-interested, self-minded, self-seeking, self-serving

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From self- + interested.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: baatzuchtig — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Estonian: omakasuline — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Estonian: omakasupüüdlik — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Finnish: omaa etuaan ajava — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Polish: egoistyczny — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Spanish: autointeresado — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Ukrainian: кори́сливий (korýslyvyj) — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Ukrainian: користолю́бний (korystoljúbnyj) — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
  • Ukrainian: своєкори́сливий (svojekorýslyvyj) — having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself
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