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unselfish

[ uhn-sel-fish ]

adjective

  1. not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.


unselfish

/ ʌˈɛɪʃ /

adjective

  1. not selfish or greedy; generous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܲˈھԱ, noun
  • ܲˈھ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·i· adverb
  • ܲ·i·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unselfish1

First recorded in 1690–1700; un- 1 + selfish
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"She was unselfish, always ready to encourage with love and support those around her to achieve more than they themselves thought possible," he said.

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In a real crisis, the public and the opposition party need to believe that presidential authority is being exercised for unselfish reasons.

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There are people out there who would say I was unselfish and a team player, and I wouldn't argue with that.

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He was gallus and unselfish and frequently unplayable.

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Announcing his death, Carter's son Chip said his father was "a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love".

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