selfless

adjective

Definition of selflessnext
as in generous
having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself a selfless act selfless dedication to helping the most in need

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Recent Examples of selfless And with Henderson, the captain without an armband, giving selfless support to anyone who needs it. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Tsunoda believes that selfless trash collection is the gateway to volunteering more broadly, figuring out ways to benefit everyone. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 The goal is to frame the aftermath as one that inspired selfless acts of service and provide basic facts through new on-site exhibits and classroom materials. — James Pollard, Fortune, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for selfless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
  1. generous
  2. philanthropic
  3. compassionate
  4. charitable
  5. thoughtful
  6. humane
  7. humanitarian
  8. unselfish
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  • 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
Definition of generous
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 your 12th House of Solitude, compassionate Venus trines vulnerable Chiron in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, aligning reflection with deeper trust.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Grossman’s soldiers might not be tidy paragons of bravery, but they’re portrayed with an unwavering, compassionate regard.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
Definition of compassionate
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  • The American defense was charitable on most, if not all, of Belgium’s four goals last round.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • For almost all of these races there is a charitable angle, a way to buy a spot outside the normal lottery, application or qualification process.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • February 19 – March 20 A thoughtful agreement could make a connection feel sweeter and easier to trust.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.
    — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The humor—dry, humane, occasionally absurd—is ever-present … The Vermont setting, spare and bracing, acts as a quiet amplifier of these idiosyncrasies, while Mason remains attuned to the natural world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of humane
Adjective
  • More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Yet the full environmental impact remains difficult to calculate because humanitarian organizations have not historically used a single, sector-wide accounting method.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of humanitarian
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

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