Definitions of self-seeker
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a person who places expediency above principle
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synonyms:
opportunist
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backscratcher
someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage
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bottom feeder
an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
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carpetbagger
an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
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hustler, operator, wheeler dealer
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
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timeserver
one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
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wire-puller
one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for his own ends
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type of:
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selfish person
a person who is unusually selfish
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