Selfless

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

    "In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother's life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life."

Adjective
  1. 1
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others wordnet

Synonyms

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altruisticabstemiousallocentricallocentricaltruisticascetic

Example

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"In Japan, students are supposed to be selfless and group-centered."

Etymology

From self + -less.

Related phrases

selfless dependent

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