selflessness

noun

Definition of selflessnessnext
as in generosity
a tendency to regard the well-being of others as more important than one's own well-being She was widely admired for her selflessness and dedication to the cause.

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  1. generosity
  2. kindness
  3. philanthropy
  4. altruism
Noun
  • For Chen, the outcome is already a triumph: a surge of generosity has made a tangible impact in the fight against rare diseases.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This border city sometimes called the Ellis Island of the Southwest has long been known for its generosity toward immigrants, and that spirit extends to newcomers on four legs.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The act of kindness is not unusual for the group, according to Jason Rhodes, public information office for the Overland Park Fire Department.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And while the circumstances may have been different with each encounter, nearly everyone sharing their story, remarked on Elvis’ kindness, generosity, and deep appreciation for those who loved and supported his music.
    Pam Windsor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • In addition to her ecological and educational philanthropy work in Africa, Wildenstein also began dealing art with her then-husband.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • For example, precision questioning, abstraction, aggression, sexism and a disdain for altruism—serving the social good—are a few of the core values driving culture in computing worksites.
    Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As the moon and Neptune clash, someone seeks to exploit your altruism!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of altruism
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