Definitions of self-seeking
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interested only in yourself
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synonyms:
self-serving
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selfish
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
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selfish
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taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
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synonyms:
expedience, opportunism, self-interest
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type of:
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selfishness
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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selfishness
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