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What is another word for Unselfish? – 119 Unselfish Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    altruistic selfless generous charitable magnanimous benevolent philanthropic humane kind considerate thoughtful unpretentious modest humble willing cooperative collaborative supportive helpful giving openhanded munificent beneficent liberal unstinting sacrificial devoted dedicated public-spirited noble high-minded chivalrous gallant

    Meaning of Unselfish

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, unselfish refers to a person who is willing to give freely of their time, money, or resources for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines unselfish as having or showing a willingness to put the needs of others before one's own needs or desires.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes an unselfish person as someone who is generous and willing to help others, without thinking about what they will get in return.

    Example Uses

    • The nurse's unselfish dedication to her patients earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues.
    • The charity worker's selfless efforts to help those in need inspired many others to follow in her footsteps.
    • The team's unselfish play and willingness to work together led to their victory in the championship game.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    selfish self-centered egotistical narcissistic greedy materialistic mercenary opportunistic exploitative manipulative cunning deceitful dishonest insincere disingenuous hypocritical conceited arrogant pretentious snobbish haughty superior

    Related Nouns

    altruism generosity charity philanthropy benevolence kindness consideration thoughtfulness cooperation collaboration support helpfulness giving sacrifice devotion dedication nobility humility modesty willingness openness

    Related Verbs

    give donate contribute volunteer help assist support cooperate collaborate sacrifice devote dedicate share bestow confer impart provide supply offer lend

    Related Adjectives

    altruistic charitable philanthropic benevolent kind considerate thoughtful cooperative collaborative supportive helpful generous liberal munificent beneficent noble high-minded chivalrous gallant humble modest willing openhanded