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self-serving

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective self-serving has 1 sense
  1. self-serving, self-seeking - interested only in yourself
    Antonym: unselfish (indirect, via selfish)

Definitions from the Web

Term: self-serving

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Having or showing concern for one's own interests, often to the disregard of others;
  2. Intended to promote one's own interests or agenda.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- The manager's self-serving decision led to the layoffs of several employees.

- He always prioritized his own needs, never considering others. His self-serving behavior caused conflicts within the team.

Sense 2:

- The politician made a self-serving speech, focusing solely on highlighting his achievements.

- The article was written with a self-serving intention, attempting to shape public opinion in favor of the author's viewpoint.

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