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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Serving one's own interests, especially without concern for the needs or interests of others.
  • adjective Exhibiting concern solely for one's own interests.

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  • adjective Showing interest only in oneself

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  • adjective interested only in yourself

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