self-seeking as a noun: - 1
as an adjective: - 1
self-seeking
noun
1 self-seeking
Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
synonyms: expedience, opportunism, self-interest.
Dutch: berekening, eigenbaat, eigenbelang
Polish: oportunizm, konformizm
adjective
1 self-seeking
Interested only in yourself.
synonym: self-serving.
Roget 943:
selfish;
self-seeking,
self-indulgent,
self-interested,
self-centered;
wrapped up in self,
wrapt up in self†,
centered in self;
egotistic,
egotistical;
egoistical†.
illiberal,
mean,
ungenerous,
narrow-minded;
mercenary,
venal;
covetous
etc.
819.
unspiritual,
earthly,
earthly-minded;
mundane;
worldly,
worldly-minded;
worldly-wise;
timeserving†.
interested;
alieni appetens sui profusus [Lat.].
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