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Definition of self-interested adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-interested

adjective

/ˌself ˈɪntrəstɪd/,

/ˌself ˈɪntrestɪd/

/ˌself ˈɪntrəstɪd/,

/ˌself ˈɪntrestɪd/

(disapproving)

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considering only your own interests and not caring about things that would help other people
- self-interested behaviour
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