self-interest

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Noun self-interest has 2 senses

opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience - taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
--₁ is a kind of selfishness
egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness - attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
--₂ is a kind of trait
--₂ has particulars: self-love, narcism, narcissism

self-induction self-indulgence self-indulgent self-inflicted self-inflicted loss self-injury self-insurance self-insure self-interest self-interested self-interests self-introduction self-involved self-judgment self-judgments self-justification self-knowledge

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