self-seeker

noun

self-seek·​er ˌself-ˈsē-kər 

: a self-seeking person

Synonyms

• bottom-feeder
• chancer [British]
• opportunist
• temporizer

Examples of self-seeker in a Sentence

he's a self-seeker who is nice only to people who can do him favors

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

self-seeker

noun

self-seek·​er

ˈself-ˈsē-kər

: one who selfishly advances one's own ends

self-seeking

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noun or adjective