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selfless
[ self-lis ]
adjective
- having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
selfless
/ ˈsɛlflɪs /
adjective
- having little concern for one's own interests
Derived Forms
- ˈselflessly, adverb
- ˈselflessness, noun
Other Words From
- self·less·ly adverb
- self·less·ness noun
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Example Sentences
If Harris wins, his selfless act will be a laudable part of the president’s legacy.
Part of his charm is that it is not selfless — it is inviting charm through intentions.
“Body donation is a noble, selfless gift, and an individual themselves makes that decision,” Balta told Salon in a phone interview.
Sehri writes that her father was also influenced by the selfless lives of the Jesuit priests and nuns under whom he studied during his school and college years.
Caroline Sturgess paid tribute to her daughter at the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry earlier, describing her as an "intelligent...extremely selfless and very kind person".
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