selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs 

: having no concern for self : unselfish

selflessly adverb

selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your entire roster - or at least nearly all of your roster - must be selfless, buy in, and put winning ahead of personal goals. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

That selfless approach is what MLB’s premier organization and latest dynasty loves most about Muncy. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

For his contributions to reforming education in Ladakh, Wangchuk was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, a prestigious Asia-wide honor presented for selfless and transformative service to society, in 2018. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Organ and whole body donation are often understood as the ultimate selfless acts — a grieving family using their loss to improve someone else’s life, or further scientific research. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs 

: having no concern for self : unselfish

selflessly adverb

selflessness noun