unselfishness

[uhn-sel-fish]

un·self·ish

[uhn-sel-fish]
adjective
not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.

Origin:
1690–1700; un-1 + selfish

un·self·ish·ly, adverb
un·self·ish·ness, noun
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Unselfishness is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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unselfish (ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ)
 
adj
not selfish or greedy; generous
 
un'selfishly
 
adv
 
un'selfishness
 
n

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