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self-interestedly
adverb
uk /ˌselfˈɪn.tres.tɪd.li/ us /ˌselfˈɪn.trɪ.stɪd.li/
in a way that is self-interested(= considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions, and deciding to do what is best for you):
Most people act self-interestedly most of the time.
They assumed that companies would always self-interestedly support the government.
They will always act self-interestedly, no matter what you say.
These people are self-interestedly depriving others of their rights.
People will always act self-interestedly, but not always selfishly.
Do you think that it's morally wrong to behave self-interestedly?
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self-centred
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self-serving
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