Definition: (noun) Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
Synonyms: opportunism, self-interest, expedience.
Usage: He had one devoted friend at least, and he had conquered one soul in the world that was neither rudimentary nor tainted with self-seeking.
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