self-interested
adjective/ˌself ˈɪntrəstɪd/, /ˌself ˈɪntrestɪd/
/ˌself ˈɪntrəstɪd/, /ˌself ˈɪntrestɪd/
(disapproving)- considering only your own interests and not caring about things that would help other people
- self-interested behaviour
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