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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

Still, adults differ widely in how selfless they become.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

Identifying this selfless decision brain activity, in multiple people, strongly suggests that altruism is hardwired in our brains; that it evolved to make us take care of others.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

It is not a selfless act for the Dauntless to take the stairs; it is a wild act.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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