SELF-FORGETFULNESS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

self-forgetfulness

noun

as in selflessness

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Noun

The scene cuts to Sally and Gillian, who both come to a sudden awareness of Franny’s ultimate act of selflessness.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Discipline, hard work, sacrifice, integrity, selflessness, the best qualities that athletes can learn how to embrace, all of those things transfer over into the arts and performing.

— David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of selflessness

Noun

His pressing and unselfishness off the ball helps their playing style.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of unselfishness

Noun

His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.

— Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Those closest to Bonnie will remember her warmth, humour, generosity and extraordinary ability to bring people together.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026

Definition of magnanimity

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