selfness
Example Sentences
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There is no amount of lawlessness we will not, at our convenience, argue was bestirred by someone else’s choices or selfness or lack of vigilance.
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2015
For the next two weeks, start giving yourself "random acts of selfness."
From US News • Sep. 25, 2012
You will inspire others to create their own selfness too!
From US News • Sep. 25, 2012
Yet Christ recognized selfness as a principle most proper and praiseworthy and one to be used as the basis and measure of all moral worth.
From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis, Newell Dwight
By reason of the increase in gold, books, travel and personal luxuries, some now feel that selfness is beginning to degenerate into selfishness.
From The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service by Hillis, Newell Dwight
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
