unselfish

Example Sentences

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“Intimate Audrey” occasionally strays close to elevating its subject to sainthood, mostly in material regarding her unselfish work for Unicef in Somalia and Ethiopia, which Mr. Ferrer believes broke both her heart and her health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

From unwavering confidence to an unselfish drive to coach and inspire others, BBC Sport analyses what has made Pimblett so successful.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“You know, he’s a great kid, he’s unselfish, but we’ve got to continue to find a way to continue to make sure we get him shots.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 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

If I only could have as strong a cause as my poor mad friend there—a good, unselfish cause to make me work—that would be indeed happiness.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker