self-gratifying en · ADJ
Etymology
From self- + gratifying.
Meanings
- Giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction, especially without regard for others.
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Serving to gratify one's own desires, interests, or ego.
Much of his overt behavior upon examination will be seen to be self-serving and self-gratifying behavior rather than goal-oriented behavior.
1974, Therapeutic Needs of the Family, page 5:
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Synonyms
self-indulgent · egotistical · narcissistic · self-satisfying