Self-seeking: alternatives and connections

Alt. of Egotistical

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Alt. of Egotistical

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism.

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Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism.

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The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a p…

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The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a p…

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The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a p…

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Not considerate; not attentive to safety or to propriety; not regarding the rights or feelings of others; hasty; careless; thoughtless; heedless; as,…

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Not considerate; not attentive to safety or to propriety; not regarding the rights or feelings of others; hasty; careless; thoughtless; heedless; as,…

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Stinging; able to sting.

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Stinging; able to sting.

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Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable.

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Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable.

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Alt. of Egoistical

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Pertaining to egoism; imbued with egoism or excessive thoughts of self; self-loving.

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Alt. of Expediency

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The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate conseque…

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Alt. of Self-centred

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Centered in itself, or in one's self.

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Private interest; the interest or advantage of one's self.

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Caring supremely or unduly for one's self; regarding one's own comfort, advantage, etc., in disregard, or at the expense, of those of others.

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