selfless

[self-lis] / ˈsɛlf lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

unselfish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

altruistic charitable generous humanitarian loving magnanimous noble self-effacing

WEAK

benevolent chivalrous denying devoted disinterested extroverted helpful incorruptible indulgent liberal open-handed self-denying self-forgetful self-forgetting self-sacrificing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mean selfish stingy

Example Sentences

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Theirs was never glamorous work, but it was done with profound, selfless love.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

This was a selfless, noble act by Phil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“Service to our country, service to the Constitution, selfless service.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"It's incredible, it's just the most selfless act," Folan said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

She would shadow great saints and learn how to do selfless things for the world.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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