as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage
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Recent Examples of unselfishness
Even on a night when the team shot poorly, Edwards’ unselfishness Friday resulted in a game in which Minnesota had six players score 13-plus points.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Cavs loved his unselfishness.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Cavs loved his unselfishness.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
Noun
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What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her Imagination Library, which started in 1995 mailing books free-of-charge to children, remains a cornerstone of her philanthropy.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the monogrammed soccer ball that LV designed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the one-off clock combines haute horologie and sporting history with a bit of philanthropy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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