selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
Synonyms of selflessnext
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

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No player better embodies those fluctuations than Brunson, who has fluctuated between lead star and co-star — between elite scorer and selfless playmaker. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 Make selfless contributions where needed and support what is most important for the development of others, the organization, and the company. Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade. Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 Growing up in Buford and seeing her mother’s selfless devotion to family, caring for others comes naturally to Tamika Johnson. Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 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 27 May. 2026.

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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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