self-regarding

[US]/[ˈself.rɪ.ɡɑːdɪŋ]/

[UK]/[ˈself.rɪ.ɡɑːrdɪŋ]/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Concerned primarily with one's own interests or advantages; selfish.; Relating to or concerned with one's own well-being or reputation.

self-regarding behavior

self-regarding interests

purely self-regarding

self-regarding actions

being self-regarding

self-regarding motives

highly self-regarding

was self-regarding

self-regarding nature

the company's self-regarding policies prioritized shareholder value above all else.

his self-regarding behavior alienated his colleagues and friends.

she questioned the self-regarding nature of the project's goals.

a self-regarding individual often lacks empathy for others.

the politician's self-regarding campaign focused on personal gain.

we need to move beyond self-regarding concerns and consider the common good.

his self-regarding attitude made him difficult to work with.

the self-regarding focus on personal success can be detrimental.

it's important to balance self-regarding needs with social responsibility.

the self-regarding pursuit of wealth can lead to unhappiness.

she criticized the self-regarding aspects of the new legislation.

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