selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs 

: having no concern for self : unselfish

selflessly adverb

selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For his contributions to reforming education in Ladakh, Wangchuk was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, a prestigious Asia-wide honor presented for selfless and transformative service to society, in 2018. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Haaland’s singularity was a testament to how humanity seeks heroes — but Spain’s ultimate triumph via crisp passes and selfless teamwork offered a stirring, convincing collective counterpoint. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Organ and whole body donation are often understood as the ultimate selfless acts — a grieving family using their loss to improve someone else’s life, or further scientific research. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

But there were hero moments here too, the same refusal to lose, the same team-work, the same selfless effort in exhausting physical conditions. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs 

: having no concern for self : unselfish

selflessly adverb

selflessness noun