selfless

adjective

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

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As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive. Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Often, grand jurors are obliged to sit for months at a time, often at great personal expense, demonstrating admirable and selfless fortitude in service of this important public service. Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 Adelman, ever selfless, always focuses on the players, makes it about them. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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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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