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- [self sur-ving]
- /sɛlf ˈsɜr vɪŋ/
- /self ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
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- [self sur-ving]
- /sɛlf ˈsɜr vɪŋ/
Definitions of self-serving word
- adjective self-serving preoccupied with one's own interests, often disregarding the truth or the interests, well-being, etc., of others. 1
- adjective self-serving serving to further one's own selfish interests. 1
- adjective self-serving If you describe someone as self-serving, you are critical of them because they are only interested in what they can get for themselves. 0
- adjective self-serving habitually seeking one's own advantage, esp at the expense of others 0
- adjective self-serving serving one's own selfish interests, esp. at the expense of others 0
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Origin of self-serving
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Self-serving
noun
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adverb
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self-serving 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 57% 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-serving
adj self-serving
- individualistic — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
- inner-directed — guided by internalized values rather than external pressures.
- 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-serving
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- egoistic — Egoistical.
- egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
Top questions with self-serving
- what are the benefits and drawbacks of self-serving biases?
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