Adjective

(en adjective)

Having or showing interest.

I'm very interested in going to see that play.

Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.

* 1817 , (Walter Scott), Rob Roy :

they impressed my youthful mind with a sincere aversion to the northern inhabitants of Britain, as a people bloodthirsty in time of war, treacherous during truce, interested , selfish, avaricious, and tricky in the business of peaceful life, and having few good qualities [...].

Owning a share of a company.

Adjective

(er)

Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

Conscious or having knowledge of something.

* , chapter=7

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