Synonyms of selflessness

selflessness

noun

as in generosity

a tendency to regard the well-being of others as more important than one's own well-being

She was widely admired for her selflessness and dedication to the cause.

Related Words

• generosity
• kindness
• philanthropy
• unselfishness
• altruism
• empathy
• camaraderie
• companionship
• comradeship
• collegiality
• bonhomie
• friendship
• tolerance
• sympathy
• rapport
• rapprochement
• civility
• comity
• harmony
• concord
• friendliness
• teamwork
• benevolence
• community
• affinity
• neighborliness
• cooperation
• communion
• goodwill
• coordination
• charity
• company
• cordiality
• amity
• collaboration
• partnership
• good-fellowship
• kindliness
• reciprocity
• brotherhood
• solidarity
• unity
• symbiosis
• mutualism
• synergy
• cordialness
• togetherness
• synergism
• oneness
• kinship
• fellowship
• cooperativeness
• gemütlichkeit

Dissimilar Words

• intolerance
• hatred
• hostility
• malice
• antagonism
• animosity
• hate
• enmity
• antipathy
• disfavor
• rancor
• belligerency
• incivility
• malevolence
• venom
• ill will
• querulousness
• quarrelsomeness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of selflessness

But hospitality ideologues like Guidara and Meyer never like to talk about what happens when that selflessness becomes self-destructive. — Adam Reiner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Mostly, however, smokejumpers described deep bonds of trust and friendship with their jumper brothers and sisters, and intense pride in their culture, which places a high value on selflessness and hard work. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Hearing more about Carlos’ selflessness has rubbed off on Bustillos, according to his mom, Vanessa. — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton’s generosity is coming into sharper focus in the days following her death, with new details about her final health battle underscoring the same selflessness that defined so much of her public life. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026

Head coach Jose Fernandez has praised the Wings’ all-time leading scorer for her selflessness and leadership this season. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chief Matt Flagler said what struck him about the New York City first responders was their selflessness. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2026

It's based on a true story and really shows the selflessness and sacrifice that come with caring for a pet. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

The running back room is a good example of how a concoction of elite talent and selflessness has paid dividends. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026