unselfish

Example Sentences

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He has a bit of everything to his game and is unselfish.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

They’re playing unselfish basketball, witness James throwing himself through the air while chasing down a loose ball against Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

About the only question regarding the Trailblazers has been with so many top players, would they be unselfish enough to share the ball with teammates?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

He’s seeking a collective idea of fun—in his case, taking enjoyment in the process, working hard on aggressive, unselfish play, and in Boston’s offense, 14 zillion 3-point attempts per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“Mark Alpert is a wonderfully unselfish man,” Leigh MacAllister, a colleague of his at the University of Texas, told me.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell