Synonyms of unselfish

unselfish

adjective

ˌən-ˈsel-fish 

as in generous

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generous
• charitable
• benevolent
• liberal
• munificent
• handsome
• bountiful
• unstinting
• compassionate
• unsparing
• bounteous
• open
• bighearted
• openhanded
• fulsome
• altruistic
• kind
• hospitable
• philanthropic
• humanitarian
• free
• freehanded
• extravagant
• freehearted
• lavish
• overgenerous
• sympathetic
• magnanimous
• philanthropical
• beneficent
• kindly
• profuse
• big
• openhearted
• good-hearted
• largehearted
• greathearted
• samaritan

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfish
• ungenerous
• stingy
• small
• parsimonious
• uncharitable
• miserly
• cheap
• penurious
• petty
• close
• tight
• tightfisted
• illiberal
• thrifty
• niggardly
• costive
• mean
• frugal
• spare
• sparing
• mingy
• chary
• avaricious
• stinting
• desirous
• closefisted
• acquisitive
• covetous
• mercenary
• avid
• rapacious
• hoggish
• envious
• grudging
• itchy
• resentful
• grasping
• begrudging
• stinting
• coveting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unselfish

Ball is an unselfish player who has showcased his skills during limited appearances on the court this season. —David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025

On a team of superstars, Salaam was a bashful giant, deferential and unselfish to the last. —Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024

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. —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