SINCE 1828
self-forgetful
adjective
self-for·get·ful
| \ ˌself-fər-ˈget-fəl
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Definition of self-forgetful
: having or showing no thought of self or selfish interests
Other Words from self-forgetful
self-forgetfully
\ ˌself-fər-ˈget-fə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
self-forgetfulness
noun
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