SELF-FORGETFULNESS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

self-forgetfulness

noun

as in selflessness

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But hospitality ideologues like Guidara and Meyer never like to talk about what happens when that selflessness becomes self-destructive.

— Adam Reiner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Mostly, however, smokejumpers described deep bonds of trust and friendship with their jumper brothers and sisters, and intense pride in their culture, which places a high value on selflessness and hard work.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of selflessness

Noun

The statutes of Life, Truth, and Love, all synonyms for God, are the laws of God at work throughout all of creation, enforcing unselfishness, integrity, and justice for all.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
The intangibles, the raw strength built lifting in the weight room, and his unselfishness.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of unselfishness

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Charities should seize on that and message around the benefit that leaning into generosity has for people’s wallets and their communities—one that opens the door to a teaching moment.

— Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Their generosity, humanity and belief in the importance of fashion as art, culture and history – as well as their understanding of human fragility and the possibility of growth – will remain with me always.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Patel viewed it more as a high-stakes litmus test of his wealthy audience’s altruism.

— Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Definition of altruism

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