self-interest C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˌsɛlˈfɪntəˌrɛst/ See IPA manual Freq #29947 Meanings 1 noun One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain. 2 noun concern for your own interests and welfare 3 noun taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others Thesaurus Synonyms 2 noun · concern for your own... egoism 3 noun · taking advantage of... self-seeking Etymology From self- + interest. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # self-interest **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌsɛlˈfɪntəˌrɛst/ **Frequency rank:** 29947 ## Meanings 1. One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. 2. concern for your own interests and welfare 3. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others ## Examples - I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain. ## Etymology From self- + interest. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown