Trang chủ Từ điển Sself interest

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self interest

self interest

Danh từ

This term carries a strong pragmatic duality. In a neutral or philosophical context, it refers to the rational pursuit of one's own well-being. However, in social and political discourse, it frequently acquires a pejorative tone, implying selfishness, greed, or a lack of altruism. It is often contrasted with the "public good" or "common interest" to highlight a conflict between individual desire and collective responsibility.

Grammatically, this noun is typically treated as uncountable when referring to the general concept of egoism or motivation. While it can occasionally be pluralized in specific technical or legal contexts to describe multiple distinct interests, in standard usage it functions as a mass noun and does not take a plural form.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từself interest

One's own personal gain or advantage, often used to describe a motivation that prioritizes one's own needs over those of others.

He acted purely out of self interest to secure the promotion.

Danh từself interest

The state of being concerned with one's own welfare or profit, regardless of the impact on others.

The politician's decisions were driven by narrow self interest rather than the public good.

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