About The Word Self-interest

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Self-interest to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Self-interest definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Self-interest

Self-interest Meaning & Definition
Self-interest Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Self-interest?

[n] attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
[n] taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

Synonyms | Synonyms for Self-interest: egocentrism | egoism | expedience | opportunism | self-centeredness | self-concern | self-seeking

Related Terms | Find terms related to Self-interest:

See Also | narcism | narcissism | selfishness | self-love | trait

Self-interest In Webster's Dictionary

\Self`-in"ter*est\, n. Private interest; the interest or advantage of one's self.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Australian sumac ‐ evergreen of Australia yielding a dark…
  • Oligosaccharide ‐ any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide…
  • Drugget ‐ a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool…
  • Borrower's card ‐ a card certifying the bearer's right to use…
  • Asiatic shrew mole ‐ shrew mole of…
  • Macrozoarces ‐ a genus of…
  • Tinge ‐ a pale or subdued color [n] a slight but appreciable addition;…
  • Amastia ‐ absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental…
  • Flooded ‐ covered with water; "the main deck was afloat (or awash)"; "the…
  • Genus eichhornia ‐ water hyacinth;…