selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

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In the GoFundMe's description, Ramos' family recalled his bright presence and selfless nature. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 The Scotland international has been one of Liverpool’s most consistent performers in the last decade, integral to the team’s transformation under Jurgen Klopp and a strong, selfless leader in the dressing room. Andy Jones, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 There is, of course, the selfless offer from Buck MacKenzie to make the trip through the stones back to Bree to inform her of the detour Roger’s plan has taken just in case that letter Roger leaves his wife in the secret desk drawer in 1739 goes unnoticed in 1980. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025 His is a selfless example along with his lifelong, ideally matched Rosalynn. Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for selfless 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of selfless was in 1651

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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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selfless

adjective
self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

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