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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Stop your relentless war on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that ignore the brave and selfless past and present sacrifices of countless Americans. Donald, STOP! Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025 But where Noem’s glamour carries troubling notes of vanity for her critics, Leavitt’s motherhood can be positioned as selfless, traditional, Americana. Constance Grady, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025 According to The Palm Beach Post, Hunter Sr. made the selfless decision to remain home so his mother – Travis Jr.’s grandmother Shirley Hunter – could attend the New York ceremony instead. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025 However, this time, his reasoning took a selfless and reflective turn, focusing on the broader landscape of WWE's talent. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for selfless

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 1 May. 2025.

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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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