Noun: self-interest self in-t(u-)rust
- Concern for your own interests and welfare
"The politician's self-interest prevented him from considering the needs of his constituents";
- egoism, egocentrism, self-concern, self-centeredness [US], self-centredness [Brit, Cdn], egocentricity
- Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
"Her self-interest in climbing the corporate ladder left many colleagues resentful";
- opportunism, self-seeking, expedience
Derived forms: self-interests
Type of: selfishness, trait
Encyclopedia: Self-interest