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

self-serving

adjective
 
/ˌself ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
 
/ˌself ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
 (disapproving)
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  1. interested only in gaining an advantage for yourself
    • He was a ruthless, self-serving politician.
    • This analysis could be said to be self-serving rather than accurate.
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