selfless

adjective

self·less | \ˈsel-fləs

Definition of selfless

: having no concern for self : unselfish

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But there is something unique about Aggie that has produced this amazingly empathic, selfless woman. — Derek Blasberg, WSJ, "How the Record-Breaking Sale of a Lichtenstein Painting Changed Agnes Gund’s Life," 31 Oct. 2018 The Bomberos Voluntarios Berisso fire brigade where Ayala volunteers paid their own tribute to the selfless woman. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Police officer praised for breastfeeding malnourished baby while on duty at hospital," 20 Aug. 2018 Behind the scenes, however, former players and staff remember him as a compassionate, fatherly, selfless boss who doted on his people. — Sam Walker, WSJ, "Goodbye Swaggering CEOs; Hello Mr. Rogers," 3 Nov. 2018 Since then Seaman's selfless actions received due admiration and recognition, from no less than President Trump. — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, "'You are heroes also': Jason Seaman's parents thank Noblesville community," 5 June 2018 But in crisis, self-care is one of the most selfless actions. — Alexandra Pattillo, CNN, "Too much bad news can make you sick," 1 June 2018 Lonnie Ali, the wife of the boxing champion, presented the Unsung Hero Award named for her husband to Jonathan Smith and Tom McGrath for their selfless actions during the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year. — Weldon B. Johnson, azcentral, "Celebrity Fight Night honors Ali's spirit and calls for a cure," 10 Mar. 2018 Westinghouse’s many biographers portray him as quiet and essentially selfless. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "In Defense of Elon Musk," 16 Oct. 2018 Dixie always put other people first and lived a caring and selfless life. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 3/28," 28 Mar. 2018

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