self serving

/ˌsɛlfˈsɜrvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Acting in a way that benefits oneself, often at the expense of others or without regard for fairness.
    • She gave a self-serving explanation that blamed everyone else for the mistake.
    • His self-serving comments during the meeting made him look selfish.
    • The politician's self-serving promises were not meant to help the community.
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