self-interest

• Substantivo que designa a preocupação prioritária com o próprio interesse, proveito ou bem-estar pessoal, muitas vezes em detrimento dos outros.

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

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1. Exploitative behaviorB2formal

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

   Interesse próprio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexploitationopportunismself-seeking

   Antônimosaltruismselflessness

2. Personal welfareB2formal

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

   Interesse próprio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosegotismself-concernself-regardself-seekingselfishness

   Antônimosaltruismself-sacrificeselflessness