Synonyms of self-serving

self-serving

adjective

ˌself-ˈsər-viŋ 

as in selfish

overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests

she's just another self-serving politician who puts her own ambitions above the public good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfish
• narcissistic
• egocentric
• self-interested
• self-centered
• egomaniacal
• solipsistic
• self-absorbed
• self-involved
• egotistic
• self-regarding
• egoistic
• self-obsessed
• self-concerned
• self-seeking
• self-oriented
• self-preoccupied
• self-loving
• self-infatuated
• smug
• proud
• inner-directed
• self-indulgent
• self-glorifying
• vainglorious
• conceited
• vain
• self-important
• self-satisfied
• self-contented
• complacent
• self-complacent
• pompous
• self-conceited
• prideful
• self-pleased
• self-directed
• self-opinionated
• overweening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfless
• altruistic
• unselfish
• philanthropic
• humanitarian
• benevolent
• charitable
• generous
• magnanimous
• self-sacrificing
• beneficent
• self-denying
• other-directed
• self-forgetful
• self-forgetting
• greathearted
• diffident
• self-giving
• self-doubting
• self-flagellating
• self-reflective
• self-questioning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-serving

The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda. — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026

Yet, some are sticking with this self-serving loser. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026