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unselfish

[ uhn-sel-fish ]

adjective

  1. not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.


unselfish

/ ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ /

adjective

  1. not selfish or greedy; generous


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Derived Forms

  • unˈselfishness, noun
  • unˈselfishly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • un·selfish·ly adverb
  • un·selfish·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of unselfish1

First recorded in 1690–1700; un- 1 + selfish

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Example Sentences

Have you ever in your life met a child as cheerful, spookily intelligent, unselfish, or indomitable as little Shirley?

Most Americans--most normal, decent, unselfish Americans--are for it.

People say giving is an unselfish act,” says Arsht in a telephone interview, “but the joy you get from giving is so exciting.

Bailey was the most unselfish man I ever knew; the readiest to help others.

Another glimpse of d'Arthez is as the unselfish friend of Marie Gaston, a young poet of his stamp, but "effeminate."

Thus the first rule for a graceful manner is unselfish consideration of others.

Mrs Trevor and Fanny, themselves filled with grief, still used all their unselfish endeavours to comfort their dear boys.

Mary Jane Wilks, you know me for your friend, and for your unselfish friend, too.

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