eigennützig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- solipsistic adj Relating to solipsism, or having a tendency toward it.
Senses
eigennützig is used for these senses in English:
- expedient Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
- self-serving Showing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).
- solipsistic Self-centred, selfish, unaware or out of touch with the views or needs of others.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
solipsistic — full definition
- adj Relating to solipsism, or having a tendency toward it.
- adj Focused only on oneself and selfish, failing to notice or care about other people's views or needs.
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