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gain seeking

[/ɡeɪn ˈsiːkɪŋ/]
noun/adjective
busca de ganho
1. The act or behavior of pursuing financial profit, advantage, or benefit, often with motivation driven primarily by self-interest
The company's gain seeking strategy led to aggressive marketing tactics.
A estratégia de busca de ganho da empresa levou a táticas agressivas de marketing.
2. In psychology and economics, behavior motivated by the desire to acquire material benefits or advantages
Excessive gain seeking can sometimes undermine ethical business practices.
A busca excessiva de ganho pode, às vezes, prejudicar as práticas comerciais éticas.
NYC Slang
hustling / money chasing
Synonyms
profit seekingself-interestacquisitivenessmoney-grabbing
Antonyms
altruismgenerosityselflessnessphilanthropy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca de ganho
Standard usage in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
busca de lucro
More common in financial markets terminology
Portugal
procura de ganho
Standard European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

chasing the almighty dollar
out for a quick buck
in it for the money
having one's eye on the prize
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