selflessness

/ˈsɛlflɪsnɪs/

/ˈsɛlfləsnəs/

Definitions of selflessness

1. noun

   acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
   synonyms: self-sacrifice

   types:

   abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation

   renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

   type of:

   cooperation

   joint operation or action
2. noun

   the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
   synonyms: altruism

   type of:

   unselfishness

   the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others