self-interest

compound noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
individual self-interest8.5

Focuses on the interests of a single person.

national self-interest8.5

Focuses on the interests of a country or nation.

economic self-interest8.0

Relates to personal financial gain.

material self-interest7.5

Relates to gaining physical possessions or wealth.

rational self-interest7.2

Refers to self-interest based on logic and reason, often a concept in economics.

narrow self-interest7.0

Describes a short-sighted focus on one's own interests without considering the wider consequences.

enlightened self-interest6.8

Describes self-interest that considers long-term benefits and the well-being of others.

pure self-interest6.2

Emphasizes that an action is motivated only by self-interest and nothing else.

naked self-interest5.8

Describes self-interest that is obvious and not hidden.

in your own self-interest8.2

Used to describe something that is beneficial for you.

the pursuit of self-interest8.0

The act of trying to get what is best for yourself.

act in self-interest7.2

To behave or make decisions based on what is best for you.

act out of self-interest6.8

Similar to 'act in', emphasizing the motivation behind the action.

be motivated by self-interest7.8

To have self-interest as the reason for your actions.

pursue your own self-interest7.6

To actively try to achieve things that will benefit you.