Also means
self-interested, motivated by gain
Usage Note
Intéressé has two distinct registers: neutrally, it means someone who is interested in something (être intéressé par); more critically, it describes someone acting out of self-interest or ulterior motives (un geste intéressé — 'a self-serving gesture'). Context determines which sense applies. The feminine form is intéressée.
Examples
"Il est très intéressé par ce projet."
Natural Translation
He is very interested in this project.

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