Definition of selfless
: having no concern for self : unselfish
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selflessly
adverb
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Her selfless brilliance had somehow gone wholly unacknowledged.
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And a hard-working, selfless group of mostly unheralded players who are simply living out their dream in front of the watching world.
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And risking prison by returning to Pakistan would bolster his claim to be a selfless defender of democracy from military meddling, rather than a self-serving politician caught with his beak in the till.
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The job of an Akron firefighter is about selfless service to the community.
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After all this, June still advocates for a brave, giving, selfless love.
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The Aggie core values are respect, leadership, integrity, loyalty, excellence and selfless service and Mike was all that.
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Historically, the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council selects an individual who has demonstrated perseverance, selfless service and leadership as a grand marshal to kick off the festivities, organizers said.
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The job of an Akron firefighter is about selfless service to the community.
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First Known Use of selfless
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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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