Definition of selfless
: having no concern for self : unselfish
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selflessly
adverb
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The 48-34 Pels take their second longest win streak of the season into the playoffs as a selfless bunch that plays beautiful team basketball the way it's meant to be played.
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There’s a dominant narrative of white innocence that contributes to the perception of white parents who adopt black children as selfless do-gooders.
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Thomas Moore was best known as a devoted husband, selfless friend and kind neighbor.
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McKillop wants this year's Project Graduation to be a thank you to the Kingwood Park students for their selfless volunteerism and strength during and after Hurricane Harvey and is seeking donations to fund the event.
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Bridges' nonchalant mindset about his popcorn tradition compares to his selfless style and Wildcat basketball in general.
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Smart, though, will always remember the selfless decision of the teammate who passed up personal glory to give his team a better chance to win.
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Harris, who jokingly claims to be Jones' father on social media, said the young quarterback has a selfless mentality.
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Grace Kinsey, Lake Zurich, senior, guard: A lockdown defender, Kinsey handled a selfless role that wasn't reflected in the box score.
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First Known Use of selfless
1821
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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