self-interest
(self-in-ter-est)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a concern for one's own advantage.
Example Sentence
It is a postulate of diplomacy that nations are motivated by self-interest.
More Example Sentences
Self-interest can lead to poor choices.
Synonyms
selfishness; egoism; self-serving
Antonyms
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