self-seeking

noun

1. the seeking of one’s own interest or selfish ends.

adjective

2. given to or characterized by self-seeking; selfish.

noun

1. the act or an instance of seeking one’s own profit or interest, esp exclusively

adjective

2. having or showing an exclusive preoccupation with one’s own profit or interesta self-seeking attitude

n.“a seeking after one’s own benefit (before those of others),” 1580s, from self + seeking, verbal noun from seek. As an adjective, from 1620s.