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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He was not dropped, as per reports, and instead had apparently made a selfless decision with his team needing victory to keep their World Test Championship hopes alive. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 His selfless acceptance of a position change this winter delivered a dilemma for the first time in more than a decade. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2025 American Idol's Josh King went out with a selfless act. Daniela Avila, People.com, 6 May 2025 Denver could do something special if Westbrook continues being selfless in the postseason. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for selfless

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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 May. 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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