Meaning Of The Word Self-seeking

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What's The Definition Of Self-seeking?

self-seeking
adjective: If you describe someone as self-seeking, you disapprove of them because they are interested only in doing things which give them an advantage over other people.

self-seeking in American English
adjective: given to or characterized by self-seeking; selfish
noun: the seeking of one's own interest or selfish ends

self-seeking in British English
adjective: having or showing an exclusive preoccupation with one's own profit or interest
noun: the act or an instance of seeking one's own profit or interest, esp exclusively

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