to benefit oneself at the expense of others; to seek personal profit to the detriment of others

to do things that cause harm to other people without providing any benefit to oneself

Self-interest or self-centeredness as a primary principle of behavior, often divided into ethical egoism (pursuing self-interest as a moral duty) and psychological egoism (the view that all human actions are motivated by self-interest)

a form of self-interest masked by sophistication and social grace, typically used to describe highly educated individuals who use their intellect and position solely for personal gain

a person who prioritizes their own interests or needs above others; an egocentric person

To harm others for one's own gain

To be beneficial to both other people and oneself