unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish 
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
Examples of unselfish in a Sentence
She's a very unselfish young woman.
an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community
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Their chemistry, for example, leads to unselfish play and more passing.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Westwood coach Brad Hastings’ teams are traditionally known for being fundamentally sound, unselfish and playing good defense.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Auriemma demanding selfishness from an innately unselfish superstar is a familiar refrain for those who listened to him deliver the same message to Paige Bueckers throughout her five seasons at UConn.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The Suns are benefitting from the unselfish play of Devin Booker.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Westwood coach Brad Hastings’ teams are traditionally known for being fundamentally sound, unselfish and playing good defense.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Auriemma demanding selfishness from an innately unselfish superstar is a familiar refrain for those who listened to him deliver the same message to Paige Bueckers throughout her five seasons at UConn.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The Suns are benefitting from the unselfish play of Devin Booker.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unselfish. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish
ˈən-
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
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