self-interest

uncountable

A noun referring to a focus on one's own personal advantage, welfare, or benefit, often at the expense of others.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сосредоточенность на собственной личной выгоде, благополучии или пользе, часто за счёт других.esSustantivo que denota la atención centrada en el propio beneficio, bienestar o provecho personal, a menudo a costa de los demás.frNom désignant le fait de se concentrer sur son propre intérêt, bien-être ou avantage personnel, souvent au détriment des autres.deSubstantiv, das die Ausrichtung auf den eigenen persönlichen Vorteil, das eigene Wohl oder den eigenen Nutzen bezeichnet, oft auf Kosten anderer.ptSubstantivo que designa a preocupação prioritária com o próprio interesse, proveito ou bem-estar pessoal, muitas vezes em detrimento dos outros.zh名词，指以自身利益、好处或福祉为中心，常不顾及他人。arاسم يدل على تركيز الشخص على مصلحته الشخصية أو منفعته أو رفاهيته، غالباً على حساب الآخرين.

1. Exploitative behavior B2 formal

   The practice of seizing opportunities for personal gain, often without considering the negative impact on others.

   • His self-interest led him to cut corners, ignoring the safety of his coworkers.
   • The politician's actions were driven purely by self-interest, not public service.
   • She acted out of self-interest, taking credit for the team's work.

   ruКорыстьesComportamiento explotadorfrComportement intéressédeEigennutzptInteresse própriozh私利arالأنانية

   Synonyms: exploitationopportunismself-seeking

   Antonyms: altruismselflessness

2. Personal welfare B2 formal

   A focus on one's own well-being, needs, and personal advantage.

   • It is natural to have some degree of self-interest when making career decisions.
   • Balancing self-interest with the needs of the community is a key social skill.
   • His self-interest motivated him to save money for his retirement.

   ruЛичная выгодаesinterés propiofrintérêt personneldeEigeninteresseptInteresse própriozh个人利益arالمصلحة الشخصية

   Synonyms: egotismself-concernself-regardself-seekingselfishness

   Antonyms: altruismself-sacrificeselflessness

• self-interests plural form
• self-interests' possessive plural form
• self-interest's possessive singular form