Self-interest
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlˈfɪntrəst/
Self-interest (noun)
- Concern for your own benefit, even when it affects other people.
- A person’s drive to improve their own situation, often through money or advantage.
- Acting mainly to protect your own interests rather than doing what is right for others.
Examples
- Her self-interest made her choose the safer option.
- Self-interest can guide decisions when no one else helps.