SELFINTERESTS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

self-interest

noun

ˌself-ˈin-t(ə-)rəst

Definition of self-interest

as in selfishness

excessive interest in oneself her degree of self-interest is perhaps best reflected in her favorite topic of conversation—herself

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Recent Examples of self-interest Of course, shepherding a smooth labor transition is in Silicon Valley’s self-interest. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Our senators represent all of us and not just their own self-interest and ambitions. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Nowhere is organizational self-interest more visible than in modern enrollment management. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 In a congressional hearing in 2008, Greenspan famously admitted to being wrong about one of his core ideals after finding that banks, when left to their own self-interest, had not acted in a way that protected the market, themselves or their customers. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-interest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-interest

Noun

Defeating the dragon and reclaiming the treasure represents the restoration of order and the triumph of generosity over selfishness.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of selfishness

Noun

Natural variations and imperfections in the stone give this heirloom-quality piece character, and the rich cherry red and gold tones introduce a subtle, yet unexpected color to otherwise neutral vanities.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
This includes a walk-in shower, with a flushing toilet and a vanity sink, plus a small laundry nook with shelving, a washer/dryer, and a pull-out cart for clothes storage.

— Adam Williams July 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
McGuane also reminded me that Hemingway was, to put it politely, a complicated personality, a domineering figure prone to brawling, affairs, and cask-strength egoism.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025