self seeking

/ˌsɛlfˈsikɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or habit of pursuing one's own interests above all else.
    • The organization was founded on cooperation, not self-seeking.
    • The politician's self-seeking was obvious in every decision he made.
    • Self-seeking often leads to short-term gains but long-term loneliness.
adjective
  1. Acting primarily for one's own benefit or advantage, often disregarding others.
    • The company's self-seeking policies ignored the needs of the local community.
    • She was tired of the self-seeking attitudes in the office.
    • His self-seeking behavior alienated even his closest friends.
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