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Words related to self-interest
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egoism
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality. -
expediency
The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience. -
prisoner's dilemma
(in game theory) a scenario in which the outcome of one person's decision is determined by the simultaneous decisions of the other participants, resulting in a bad outcome for all of them if all act in their own self-interest. -
rather
in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good. -
shill
a person who poses as a customer in order to decoy others into participating, as at a gambling house, auction, confidence game, etc. -
soft-soaper
a person who flatters or cajoles, especially for reasons of self-interest or personal advantage: a soft-soaper specializing in rich, elderly women.