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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
By playing some of the most selfless basketball in the country, which naturally befits a roster lacking a singular legitimate star. Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Tavia, too, has had just as much of an influence on her eldest daughter's career goals as Clark, having been a selfless example of putting others first through various philanthropic initiatives with the Chiefs Women’s Organization. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 Fascinating tale of a UConn men’s basketball walk-on; the selfless Caroline Ducharme and more Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Fascinating tale of a UConn men's basketball walk-on; the selfless Caroline Ducharme and more There’s a new medical group forming in CT. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025 The selfless act left a lasting impression on the Essers. Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for selfless 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of selfless was in 1651

Dictionary Entries Near selfless

Cite this Entry

“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

selfless

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

More from Merriam-Webster on selfless

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!