self-gratifying
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self-gratifying
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From self- + gratifying.
adjective
- Giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction, especially without regard for others.
- 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.
Similar: self-indulgent, self-satisfying, narcissistic, egotistical
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adjective
Similar: self-indulgent, self-satisfying, narcissistic, egotistical
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title = {self-gratifying},
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