NOUN | attribute | self-interest, opportunism, self-seeking, expedience | taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others |
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attribute | self-interest, egoism, egocentrism, self-concern, self-centeredness | concern for your own interests and welfare |
Meaning | taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others. | |
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Synonyms | opportunism, self-seeking, expedience | |
Broader | selfishness | stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others |
Spanish | conveniencia, coyunturalismo, interés propio, oportunismo, ventajismo | |
Catalan | oportunisme |
Meaning | concern for your own interests and welfare. | |
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Synonyms | egoism, egocentrism, self-concern, self-centeredness | |
Broader | trait | A distinguishing feature of your personal nature |
Opposite | altruism, selflessness | The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
Spanish | egocentrismo, egoísmo | |
Catalan | egocentrisme, egoisme |
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