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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Morrissey’s framing of the moment was selfless and showed the depth of his desire to be there for Scheifele in his toughest moments. Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 May 2025 That’s the kind of selfless consistency every organization wants but few are willing to commit to. Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Flores said his Catholic faith inspires him to be selfless, care for the less fortunate and support social programs — values that align more closely with progressive politics. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 May 2025 Where another filmmaker might have framed Cheung’s emigration as a selfless act, Tsang — whose probing direction creates a rich and detailed reality from the day-to-day business of life at the parlor — recognizes that righteousness is a luxury that desperation can’t afford. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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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