Synonyms of the word

self-seeking

• adj. Mindful of, or promoting only ones own interests.
• adj. (military, of a missile) That searches for a target automatically.

expedience

• n. (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended;…
• n. Speed, haste or urgency.
• n. Something that is expedient.
• n. (obsolete) An expedition; enterprise; adventure.

opportunism

• n. The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for…

self-interest

• n. One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

self-serving

• adj. Showing interest only in oneself.

selfish

• adj. Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
• adj. Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

selfishness

• n. the quality of being selfish; the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.