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self-seeking

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self-seek⋅ing

  [self-see-king]
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–noun
1. the seeking of one's own interest or selfish ends.
–adjective
2. given to or characterized by self-seeking; selfish.
Origin:
1580–90

Related forms:
self-seek⋅ing⋅ness, noun
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self-seek·ing   (sělf'sē'kĭng)
adj.  

  1. Pursuing only one's own ends or interests.

  2. Exhibiting concern only with promoting one's own ends or interests: self-seeking maneuvers.

n.  Determined pursuit of one's own ends or interests.
self'-seek'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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