unselfish

[ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ]

unselfish Definition

showing concern for the needs or feelings of others; not selfish.

Using unselfish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unselfish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She always puts others first and is known for her unselfish nature.

  • Example

    His unselfish act of donating his entire salary to charity was widely praised.

  • Example

    The team's success was largely due to their unselfish play and willingness to work together.

unselfish Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for unselfish

Phrases with unselfish

  • love that is characterized by a lack of selfishness or self-centeredness

    Example

    Their relationship was built on a foundation of unselfish love and mutual respect.

  • devotion that is characterized by a lack of selfishness or self-centeredness

    Example

    Her unselfish devotion to her family was evident in everything she did.

  • service that is characterized by a lack of selfishness or self-centeredness

    Example

    The volunteers showed unselfish service by working tirelessly to help those in need.

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Summary: unselfish in Brief

'Unselfish' [ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ] describes behavior that shows concern for others' needs and feelings, without being selfish. It is often used to describe people who put others first, as in 'She always puts others first and is known for her unselfish nature.' 'Unselfish' can also be used to describe acts of kindness, such as 'His unselfish act of donating his entire salary to charity was widely praised.'

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