naked self-interest

noun

Self-interest at all costs, with no regard for ethical considerations.

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Meanings

nounnaked self-interest (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSelf-interest at all costs, with no regard for ethical considerations.

Origin

From naked + self-interest.

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naked self-interest. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/naked%20self-interest

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