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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
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self-forgetfully \ ˌself-fər-ˈget-fə-lē \ adverb
\ adverbself-forgetfulness noun
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The first known use of self-forgetful was in 1822
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