noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being unselfish. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   acting generously wordnet
3. 3
   the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others wordnet

Synonyms

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generosityaltruismbenevolencebigheartednessbounteousnessbountifulness

Antonyms

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selfishness

Etymology

From unselfish + -ness.

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