SELF-FORGETTING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

self-forgetting

adjective

Definition of self-forgetting

as in unselfish

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Adjective

And even with an unselfish roster, what does the offensive hierarchy look like?

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Bellingham struck the post and again went close in the second half, before Güler competed the scoring thanks to unselfish play from Vinícius Júnior.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Stagg coach Mike Kealy named Woznik a captain during summer training, acknowledging his natural leadership and selfless play.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Nehemiah’s selfless leadership benefited his Jewish community in many ways.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
On a more altruistic front, Leighton also stands ready to end a gruesome pandemic in another world, turning up with vaccines and medications like a multidimensional DoorDash service.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

After graduation, Harry took a gap year to carry out humanitarian work in Africa (particularly with children in Lesotho), Australia, and Latin America.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
That 2019 model was a toy next to today’s systems, which terrorist groups could use to reach a broader audience with a more convincing message, posing as humanitarian nongovernmental organizations or even just influencers to raise money.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanitarian

Adjective

Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.

— Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023

Definition of self-sacrificing

Adjective

Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of philanthropic

Adjective

The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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