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self-interested

ADJECTIVE
egocentric
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individualistic narcissistic pompous self-absorbed self-centered self-serving selfish
STRONG
egoistic egoistical individualist megalomaniac
WEAK
conceited egomaniacal egotistic egotistical self-concerned self-indulgent self-loving stuck-up vainglorious wrapped up in oneself
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unselfish
WEAK
altruistic humble modest reserved selfless shy submissive timid unassuming
ADJECTIVE
individualistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
self-absorbed selfish
WEAK
conceited egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistic egotistical individualist megalomaniac narcissistic pompous self-centered self-concerned self-indulgent self-loving self-serving stuck-up vainglorious wrapped up in oneself
ADJECTIVE
self-centered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
egocentric egotistical self-absorbed self-indulgent selfish
STRONG
egoistic
WEAK
egomaniacal egotistic grandstanding having a swelled head independent inward-looking know-it-all narcissistic on an ego trip self-involved self-seeking self-serving self-sufficient stuck on oneself wrapped up with oneself
Antonyms
WEAK
benevolent giving unselfish
ADJECTIVE
selfish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
egotistical greedy narcissistic self-centered
WEAK
egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistic hoggish mean mercenary miserly narrow narrow-minded out for number one parsimonious prejudiced self-indulgent self-seeking stingy ungenerous wrapped up in oneself
Antonyms
STRONGEST
benevolent unselfish
WEAK
caring kind

Example Sentences

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I think he's just kind of self interested.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2025

“My condolences to Paltrow, Kardashian, Mr. Dog, Pratt, & Katy effing Perry...and of course all the other self interested rich ppl in LA.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

And Sophie gave unmistakable signs of a grief which could hardly have been self interested.

From The Claverings by Trollope, Anthony