unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish 
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
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She's a very unselfish young woman.
an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community
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As the other two winners would gawk during the tours of the locker room and practice facility, Rupert would hang on every word from Batum, soaking in the advice: Be unselfish … make the extra pass … play defense … don’t try to do too much … work hard.
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Antoine Griezmann, the most unselfish footballer in the world, has to be the pick.
—The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
These unsung nurturers of our Christmases have cared enough to choreograph and produce such vast unselfish productions set to the simple, tender themes of caring enough to willingly share themselves.
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The Pacers have been playing unselfish basketball, spreading the ball around, and leaning on solid team defense.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Antoine Griezmann, the most unselfish footballer in the world, has to be the pick.
—The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
These unsung nurturers of our Christmases have cared enough to choreograph and produce such vast unselfish productions set to the simple, tender themes of caring enough to willingly share themselves.
—Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The Pacers have been playing unselfish basketball, spreading the ball around, and leaning on solid team defense.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unselfish. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish
ˈən-
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
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