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self-interest
synonyms for self-interest
- arrogance
- assurance
- boastfulness
- boasting
- bragging
- conceit
- conceitedness
- egomania
- egotism
- gasconade
- haughtiness
- insolence
- megalomania
- narcissism
- ostentation
- overconfidence
- presumption
- pride
- self-absorption
- self-confidence
- self-importance
- selfishness
- self-love
- self-possession
- self-regard
- self-worship
- superiority
- vainglory
- vanity
- egocentricity
- self-admiration
- swellheadedness
- vaunting
See also synonyms for: self-interestedself-interests
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How to use self-interest in a sentence
Marrying yourself merely underscores selfishness and self-interest, rather than enabling you to live singly in the best way.
Why Singles Should Say ‘I Don’t’ to The Self-Marriage Movement | Tim Teeman | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou have to be very angry to be at the point where you no longer have any self-interest.
“Better” means more courageous and more independent, less partisan and less motivated by self-interest.
Obama and Latinos Are at the Breaking Point | Ruben Navarrette Jr. | July 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In a nation—in our nation—the whole point is to balance individual self-interest with the common good.
Is that the ultimate message of House of Cards—that politics is all about self-interest?
Beau Willimon on Most Shocking Twists in ‘House of Cards’ Season 2 | Andrew Romano | February 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI can hardly believe he is the same—turned into a mere machine, with a moving spring of self-interest!
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeShe is not capable of experiencing common affection for any one; every feeling of her nature is merged in self-interest.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodThe shopkeeper and his wife, drawn two ways by pity and self-interest, began by lulling their consciences with words.
An Episode Under the Terror | Honore de Balzacself-interest and self-preservation dictated many laws which secured the welfare of society.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordAbility is demonstrated only under strenuous competition inspired by self-interest.
The Inhumanity of Socialism | Edward F. Adams
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