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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Until regular people act, armed with the truth and selfless motivation, we are doomed to continue mankind’s bizarre behavior. William "coty" Keller, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025 Thank you for your leadership, patriotism and selfless service to Nigeria. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025 His fiancée and son have lost not only a husband and father, but also a selfless protector. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 Agape is a form of selfless, altruistic love that puts one’s partner’s needs above one’s own. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for selfless

Word History

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 26 Jul. 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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