SELF-GIVING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

self-giving

adjective

Definition of self-giving

as in self-sacrificing

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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

Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
To my father, wellness was not a goal to be optimized, but rather something that came naturally with a curious, family-oriented, and altruistic existence.

— Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
There’s no doubt that James’ selfless style of play will complement Curry’s shooting and Green’s defensive versatility.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Four Democratic candidates for county offices spoke before the march and described the jail system as a humanitarian crisis being neglected by the Republican majority elected to Tarrant County Commissioners Court.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
The White House has repeatedly threatened to oust Cuba’s communist regime, sanctioning key figures and state entities, and tightening a trade embargo that has led to a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of humanitarian

Adjective

The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of philanthropic

Adjective

In the admissions process at many prestigious universities, financial aid pledges have grown more generous in recent years — and more complicated.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
This off-menu special loads an all-beef dog with thick slices of jalapeños and a generous dose of salsa macha.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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