self-seek·ing
| \ ˌself-ˈsē-kiŋ
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Definition of self-seeking
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the act or practice of selfishly advancing one's own ends
self-seeking
adjectiveDefinition of self-seeking (Entry 2 of 2)
: seeking only to further one's own interests
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Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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“Self-seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-seeking. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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