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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Tomlinson, who went on to spend parts of four seasons in the NHL, describes Sullivan as a team-first, selfless player. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Not only does Grant's decision benefit the life of another person waiting for organ tissue donation but the selfless act gives his family an incredible sense of hope and peace, Kellie said. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025 The girl only makes selfless wishes, and Iblis is banished to his lamp for a millennia for his failure. Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 Lisa in Support the Girls went through everything to take care of those girls, and Deandra does have a heart and a capacity to be incredibly selfless. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 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 9 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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