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Definitions

selfless

[self-lis] / ˈsɛlf lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
unselfish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
altruistic charitable generous humanitarian loving magnanimous noble self-effacing
WEAK
benevolent chivalrous denying devoted disinterested extroverted helpful incorruptible indulgent liberal open-handed self-denying self-forgetful self-forgetting self-sacrificing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mean selfish stingy

Example Sentences

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“Service to our country, service to the Constitution, selfless service.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"It's incredible, it's just the most selfless act," Folan said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Skilful, clinical, selfless, Benzema's Bernabeu existence was to help others flourish.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Still, adults differ widely in how selfless they become.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

There was a selfless and steely tone to his voice, that of a person delivering bad news to other people while remaining strong on their behalf.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.