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adjective self-serv·ing \ ˌself-ˈsər-viŋ \
|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of self-serving

: serving one's own interests often in disregard of the truth or the interests of others
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self-servingly

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self-serving

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Definition of self-serving for English Language Learners

  • : having or showing concern only about your own needs and interests

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