self-seeking

[US]/[selfˈsiːkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[selfˈsiːkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Una persona principalmente motivada por el propio interés.
adj. Preocupado principalmente por su propio beneficio o intereses; egoísta; movido por el deseo de ganancia personal.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

self-seeking behavior

comportamiento egoísta

self-seeking individuals

individuos egoístas

was self-seeking

era egoísta

self-seeking nature

naturaleza egoísta

be self-seeking

ser egoísta

highly self-seeking

muy egoísta

self-seeking attitude

actitud egoísta

self-seeking ways

maneras egoístas

becoming self-seeking

volverse egoísta

self-seeking motives

motivos egoístas

Example Sentences

his self-seeking behavior alienated many of his colleagues.

su comportamiento egoísta alejó a muchos de sus colegas.

the company's self-seeking policies prioritized profits over employee well-being.

las políticas egoístas de la empresa priorizaron las ganancias sobre el bienestar de los empleados.

we need leaders who are not self-seeking but genuinely care about the people.

necesitamos líderes que no sean egoístas, sino que realmente se preocupen por la gente.

the politician's self-seeking agenda was widely criticized by the public.

la agenda egoísta del político fue ampliamente criticada por el público.

avoid self-seeking opportunities that exploit others for personal gain.

evite oportunidades egoístas que exploten a otros para el beneficio personal.

a self-seeking approach can damage team morale and productivity.

un enfoque egoísta puede dañar el moral del equipo y la productividad.

the investigation revealed a pattern of self-seeking corruption within the department.

la investigación reveló un patrón de corrupción egoísta dentro del departamento.

she warned him against getting involved in self-seeking schemes.

ella lo advirtió contra involucrarse en esquemas egoístas.

his self-seeking nature often led him to betray his friends.

su naturaleza egoísta lo llevaba a traicionar a sus amigos con frecuencia.

the self-seeking lawyer only cared about winning the case, regardless of the truth.

el abogado egoísta solo se preocupaba por ganar el caso, sin importar la verdad.

it's important to distinguish between ambition and self-seeking behavior.

es importante distinguir entre ambición y comportamiento egoísta.

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