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Synonyms of self-serving

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Another word for self-serving is self-interested. Other synonyms of self-serving are self-seeking, interested, self-minded, self-centered and self-absorbed.

Synonyms and similar words for self-serving

adjectiveShowing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).

  • egocentricSelfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
  • self-centeredEgotistically obsessed with oneself.
  • self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
  • egoisticalCaring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others; selfish.
  • every man for himselfSelfish.
  • idiocentricCharacterized by or denoting interest centered upon oneself or one's own ways, rather than upon others or the ways of...
  • individualisticInterested in oneself rather than others; egocentric.
  • interestedHaving an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
  • porkishSelfish.
  • reptilian figuratively
  • selfish
  • selflikeSelfish; self-centered.
  • selfsomeSelf-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
  • self-absorbedOverly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
  • self-mindedConcerned or preoccupied with one's own selfish or self-centered needs, interests, or wants; egocentric.
  • self-seekingMindful of, or promoting, only one's own interests.
  • solipsisticSelf-centred, selfish, unaware or out of touch with the views or needs of others.

Meaning of self-serving

  1. adjective Showing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).

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Questions about synonyms of self-serving

What is another word for self-serving?
Self-serving has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-interested, self-seeking, interested, self-minded, self-centered, self-absorbed, egocentric and individualistic.
What does self-serving mean?
Self-serving means showing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).

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