selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

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If Harris wins, the selfless act of withdrawing from the race will be a laudable part of President Biden’s legacy. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Mars in this fire sign will show you how to assert yourself-— while balancing the ideology of selfless love toward those in your circle. Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 This is the art of a Zen master or masterful art, the poetry of a mystic, or the grace of a selfless act of leadership. Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 People can be good and bad at the same time, selfish and selfless, depending on circumstances. Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for selfless 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of selfless was in 1651

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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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selfless

adjective
self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

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