Definition of selfless
: having no concern for self : unselfish
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selflessly
adverb
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That kind of selfless kindness and civility feels radical, in a way.
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Separately, those three words evoke loving feelings of selfless support.
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All epitomized his selfless and humble career as a dependable teammate and consummate leader.
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This is particularly acute in the food world: What’s more selfless than an entire industry dedicated to serving others, to feeding others?
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Following a young innocent whose selfless compassion throws the cruel machinery of capitalism into stark relief, the movie became an early critical favorite with its sly, mischievous fusion of magical realism and classic humanist storytelling.
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Imagine a world where love drives us to be truly selfless, Curry went on.
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An incredibly giving, selfless, thoughtful woman, Betsy and her brother Robert, grew up in Virginia, the children of Walter and Mary Wade.
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Some associates of McMaster’s believe that his decision to take the position was not entirely selfless.
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First Known Use of selfless
1651
SELFLESS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of selfless for English Language Learners
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: having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
SELFLESS Defined for Kids
Definition of selfless for Students
: showing great concern for and willingness to give unselfishly to others
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selflessly
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selflessness
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