HyperDic: self-seeking

English > 2 senses of the word self-seeking:
ADJECTIVEallself-seeking, self-servinginterested only in yourself
NOUNattributeself-seeking, opportunism, self-interest, expediencetaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
English > self-seeking: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninginterested only in yourself.
Synonymself-serving
Broaderselfishconcerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
Spanishautocomplaciente
English > self-seeking: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningtaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
Synonymsopportunism, self-interest, expedience
Broaderselfishnessstinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Spanishconveniencia, coyunturalismo, interés propio, oportunismo, ventajismo
Catalanoportunisme

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