egoism
/ˈiː.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zəm/noun
C1formalcommon/ˈiː.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zəm/неисчисляемое
A noun referring to the ethical theory that self-interest is the foundation of morality, or a general concern for one's own interests and welfare.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее этическую теорию, согласно которой личный интерес является основой морали, или общую озабоченность собственными интересами и благополучием.esSustantivo que designa la teoría ética según la cual el interés propio es la base de la moral, o la preocupación excesiva o exclusiva por los propios intereses y bienestar.frNom désignant une doctrine éthique selon laquelle l'intérêt personnel est le fondement de la morale, ou plus généralement une préoccupation excessive de ses propres intérêts et de son bien-être.deSubstantiv, das eine ethische Theorie bezeichnet, nach der das eigene Interesse die Grundlage der Moral ist, oder die allgemeine Ausrichtung auf die eigenen Interessen und das eigene Wohlergehen.ptSubstantivo que designa a teoria ética segundo a qual o interesse pessoal é o fundamento da moral, ou a preocupação excessiva com os próprios interesses e o próprio bem-estar.zh名词,指以个人利益为道德基础的伦理学说,或泛指只顾自己利益和福祉的心态。arاسم يشير إلى نظرية أخلاقية تجعل المصلحة الشخصية أساسًا للأخلاق، أو إلى الانشغال العام بالمصالح الذاتية والرفاه الشخصي.
- Ethical theory C1 formal
The moral theory that one's own self-interest is the foundation of morality and that actions are morally right if they benefit oneself.
- Ethical egoism argues that individuals should always act in their own best interest.
- The philosopher defended a form of egoism as a basis for moral decision-making.
- Critics of egoism claim it fails to account for altruistic behavior.
ruЭгоизмesEgoísmo éticofrÉgoïsme éthiquedeEgoismusptEgoísmo éticozh利己主义arالأنانية
Антонимы: altruism
- Self-interest B2 formal
Excessive concern for one's own personal advantage, welfare, or interests, often at the expense of others.
- His egoism made him ignore the needs of his colleagues.
- She was driven by pure egoism, always putting herself first.
- The politician's egoism was evident in his refusal to share credit.
ruЭгоизмesEgoísmofrÉgoïsmedeEgoismusptEgoísmozh利己主义arالأنانية
Синонимы: egotismnarcissismself-centerednessself-seekingself-servingselfishness
Антонимы: altruismself-sacrificeselflessness
- egoisms plural form
- egoisms' possessive plural form
- egoism's possessive singular form