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Self interest

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self-seekingnounMindful of, or promoting, only one's own interests.
egoismnounThe tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
self-centerednessnounThe state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself.
egocentrismnounThe constant following of one's egotistical desires to an extreme.
expediencenoun(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.
opportunismnounThe practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.
self-concernnounattempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
selfishnessnounThe quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
egocentricitynounThe quality of being egocentric.
egotismnounA tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
concernnounThat which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
expediencynoun(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
benefitnounAn advantage; help or aid from something.
sakenouncause, interest or account
self-indulgencenounExcessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.
interestnoun(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
stakenounA share or interest in a business or a given situation.
endogenousProduced, originating or growing from within.
vested interestnounA stake, often financial, in a particular outcome.

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