as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community
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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 unselfish
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
First-year coach Jordan Ott knew Booker was unselfish, but seeing it up close has brought a different perspective.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 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
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Adjective
Auriemma demanding selfishness from an innately unselfish superstar is a familiar refrain for those who listened to him deliver the same message to Paige Bueckers throughout her five seasons at UConn.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
First-year coach Jordan Ott knew Booker was unselfish, but seeing it up close has brought a different perspective.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfish
Adjective
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In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits; there are generous retirement income deductions; and the cost of living across the state is 6 percent lower than the national average.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Along with its dozens of cupcakes flavors, Jen's Sweet Treats also quickly became known for charitable efforts.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vargo credits the Eskenazis for raising the bar for philanthropy in Indianapolis.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfish. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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