self-interest

self-in·ter·est (slfntrst, -ntr-st)

n.

1. Selfish or excessive regard for one's personal advantage or interest.

2. Personal advantage or interest.

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self-inter·est·ed adj.

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self-interest

Noun

1. one's personal interest or advantage

2. the pursuit of one's own interest

self-interested adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	self-interest - taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others opportunism, self-seeking, expedience selfishness - stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
	2.	self-interest - concern for your own interests and welfare egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, egoism trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

Translations

self-interest [sɛlfˈɪntrɪst] n → egoísmo

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self-interest [sɛlfˈɪntrɪst] self n → intérêt personnel

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self-interest [sɛlfˈɪntrɪst] self n → Eigennutz m

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self-interest [sɛlfˈɪntrɪst] n → interesse m personale