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selfless


self·less

adjective \ˈsel-fləs\

: having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself

Full Definition of SELFLESS

:  having no concern for self :  unselfish
— self·less·ly adverb
— self·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of SELFLESS

1821

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