égoïsme

Definitions of égoïsme
  1. noun
    taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    synonyms: intérêt personnel, opportunisme
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    type of:
    égocentrisme
    stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
  2. noun
    concern for your own interests and welfare
    synonyms: intérêt personnel
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    antonyms:
    altruisme
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  3. noun
    stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
    synonyms: égocentrisme
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    antonyms:
    désintéressement
    the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
    types:
    avidité
    an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
    intérêt personnel, opportunisme
    taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    type of:
    avarice, pingrerie
    a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
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