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

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For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025 For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 Inner-city kids became seaside campers on Long Island with the help of selfless Bostonians like Jack Connors. Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 And then there were huge, selfless sacrifices made by his parents, such as the trip the family took to the US. Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 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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