self-serving
/ˌselfˈsɜːr.vɪŋ/adjective
C1formalcommon/ˌselfˈsɜːr.vɪŋ/Describes a person or action motivated primarily by personal interest or advantage, often at the expense of others.
ruОписывает человека или действие, мотивированное в первую очередь личной выгодой или преимуществом, часто за счёт других.esDescribe a una persona o acción motivada principalmente por el propio beneficio o ventaja, a menudo a costa de los demás.frDécrit une personne ou une action motivée avant tout par son propre intérêt ou avantage, souvent au détriment des autres.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die in erster Linie vom eigenen Vorteil oder Nutzen motiviert ist, oft auf Kosten anderer.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou ação motivada principalmente pelo interesse ou vantagem pessoal, frequentemente em detrimento dos outros.zh形容人或行为首先出于个人利益或好处,常常以牺牲他人为代价。arيصف شخصًا أو فعلًا يحركه في المقام الأول مصلحته الشخصية أو منفعته الذاتية، غالبًا على حساب الآخرين.
- Selfish or self-interested B2 formal
Acting primarily for one's own benefit or advantage, often at the expense of others.
- His self-serving attitude made him unpopular with the team.
- She gave a self-serving speech that ignored the real issues.
- The politician's self-serving policies were criticized by the public.
ruКорыстныйesegoísta, interesadofrintéressé, égoïstedeEigennützigptegoístazh自私自利arأناني
Synonyms: egoisticegotisticmercenarynarcissisticopportunisticself-absorbedself-centeredself-seekingselfish
- more self-serving comparative form
- most self-serving superlative form