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1self–seeking
noun self–seek·ing \-kiŋ\
Definition of SELF-SEEKING
: the act or practice of selfishly advancing one's own ends
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First Known Use of SELF-SEEKING
circa 1586
2self–seeking
adjective
: concerned only about getting what you want or need and not caring about what happens to other people
Full Definition of SELF-SEEKING
: seeking only to further one's own interests
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First Known Use of SELF-SEEKING
circa 1628
Related to SELF-SEEKING
- Synonyms
- aspiring, go-getting, hard-driving, pushing, self-seeking
- Antonyms
- ambitionless, unambitious
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