selfless

B2
US /ˈsɛlfləs/
adj Freq #15818

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    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.

  2. 2
    adj

    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Etymology

From self + -less.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 adj · showing unselfish concern... altruistic

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