as in selflessness
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-forgetfulness
Noun
-
There’s an obvious selflessness with Lehkonen that endears him to teammates and fans alike.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Rob Kos, a special education teacher at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, was anonymously nominated for a LifeChanger of the Year award, citing his selflessness and dedication to helping struggling students.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
-
The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
-
These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Feeding people is more than simple altruism.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
-
They’d been drawn by the pay, but also by a sense of altruism and imagined kinship.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Its peril lies in global fragmentation, weakened alliances, and a China that pockets newfound influence without offering openness or magnanimity in return.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
-
That is not usually a magnanimity of spirit commensurate with the extreme type of non-empathetic person.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Self-forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetfulness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
