selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Experts quickly debunked the myth of the heroic and selfless wombat. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 The next man up would be Ryan Hyde, a selfless backup from Berlin. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2024 The selfless beau of Taylor Swift relinquished his shot at 1,000 yards by sitting out the last game of the season. Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2024 These trends all reinforced the notion that military service members were truly exceptional—better, different, and more selfless than the civilians who cheered them on. Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2021 See all Example Sentences for selfless 

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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of selfless was in 1651

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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.

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selfless

adjective
self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

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