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self-forgetful

adjective self-for·get·ful \ ˌself-fər-ˈget-fəl \

Definition of self-forgetful

: having or showing no thought of self or selfish interests
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self-forgetfully

play \ˌself-fər-ˈget-fə-lē\ adverb
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self-forgetfulness

noun

First Known Use of self-forgetful

1822

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