Self-Seeking

Pronunciation: /sɛlf ˈsikɪŋ/

Definitions of self-seeking

adjective having or showing a strong desire for personal advancement or selfish gain

Example Sentences

A1 She is a self-seeking person who only cares about her own interests.

A2 The self-seeking politician only worked for personal gain.

B1 The self-seeking businessman was willing to do anything to make a profit.

B2 His self-seeking behavior alienated his friends and family.

C1 The CEO's self-seeking actions led to the downfall of the company.

C2 Her self-seeking nature made it difficult for her to maintain healthy relationships.

Examples of self-seeking in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of being self-seeking and only looking out for his own interests.

informal She's always so self-seeking, never thinking about anyone else.

slang Don't be so self-seeking, think about others for once.

figurative His self-seeking behavior left a trail of broken relationships in his wake.

Grammatical Forms of self-seeking

• past tense: self-sought
• plural: self-seekers
• comparative: more self-seeking
• superlative: most self-seeking
• present tense: self-seeks
• future tense: will self-seek
• perfect tense: have self-sought
• continuous tense: is self-seeking
• singular: self-seeker
• positive degree: self-seeking
• infinitive: to self-seek
• gerund: self-seeking
• participle: self-seeking

Origin and Evolution of self-seeking

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'self-seeking' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old English and Old Norse terms.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is primarily concerned with their own interests and desires, the term 'self-seeking' has evolved to also imply a sense of selfishness or self-centeredness.