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unselfish

/ˈʌnˌsɛlfɪʃ/
/ənˈsɛlfɪʃ/
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Definitions of unselfish
  1. adjective
    disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
    synonyms:
    altruistic, selfless
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
    generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
    public-spirited
    showing unselfish interest in the public welfare
    self-denying, self-giving, self-sacrificing
    willing to deprive yourself
    self-forgetful
    showing lack of self-interest
    sharing
    unselfishly willing to share with others
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    antonyms:
    selfish
    concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
    egocentric, egoistic, egoistical, self-centered, self-centred
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
    inconsiderate
    lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
    stingy, ungenerous
    unwilling to spend
    egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, self-loving
    characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
    self-seeking, self-serving
    interested only in yourself
  2. adjective
    not greedy
    synonyms:
    generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʌnˌsɛlfɪʃ/
UK
/ənˈsɛlfɪʃ/
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