self-seeker

[US]/[ˈself ˈsiːkə]/
[UK]/[ˈself ˈsiːkər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is primarily interested in their own advantage or well-being.; Someone who is excessively concerned with their own personal gain.; A person who seeks personal advancement at the expense of others.

Phrases & Collocations

a self-seeker

was a self-seeker

be a self-seeker

self-seekers often

avoid self-seekers

becoming a self-seeker

pure self-seeker

Example Sentences

he's a notorious self-seeker, always prioritizing his own needs.

the politician's self-seeking behavior alienated many voters.

we need team players, not self-seekers, to succeed in this project.

her relentless self-seeking ultimately damaged her reputation.

he was accused of being a self-seeker who exploited his colleagues.

the company culture discourages self-seeking and promotes collaboration.

a true leader doesn't act as a self-seeker but as a servant of the people.

the self-seeker used charm to manipulate others for personal gain.

avoid those who are known for their self-seeking tendencies.

his self-seeking nature made it difficult to trust him.

the investigation revealed a pattern of self-seeking and corruption.

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