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- [self in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /sɛlf ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/
- /self ˈɪntrəst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /sɛlf ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/
Definitions of self-interest word
- noun self-interest regard for one's own interest or advantage, especially with disregard for others. 1
- noun self-interest personal interest or advantage. 1
- noun self-interest concern only for oneself 1
- uncountable noun self-interest If you accuse someone of self-interest, you disapprove of them because they always want to do what is best for themselves rather than for anyone else. 0
- noun self-interest one's personal interest or advantage 0
- noun self-interest the act or an instance of pursuing one's own interest 0
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Origin of self-interest
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50
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Parts of speech for Self-interest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-interest popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-interest
noun self-interest
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- megalomania — Psychiatry. a symptom of mental illness marked by delusions of greatness, wealth, etc.
- narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
- egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
- gasconade — extravagant boasting; boastful talk.
adj self-interest
- individualistic — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
- inward-looking — person
- know it all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
- megalomaniac — a person afflicted with megalomania.
adjective self-interest
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- grandstanding — the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
- individualist — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
Antonyms for self-interest
adjective self-interest
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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