unselfish

Example Sentences

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About the only question regarding the Trailblazers has been with so many top players, would they be unselfish enough to share the ball with teammates?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

She said he was "a nice bloke; practical, unselfish and good to have on side".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He’s seeking a collective idea of fun—in his case, taking enjoyment in the process, working hard on aggressive, unselfish play, and in Boston’s offense, 14 zillion 3-point attempts per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

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

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

It was her swing because it was in her tree, but she had to be unselfish and let Mary swing in it whenever she wanted to.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder