UNSELFISH Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

unselfish

adjective

ˌən-ˈsel-fish

Definition of unselfish

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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Recent Examples of unselfish That certainly includes unselfish and brave people of many faiths and backgrounds, who illustrate in some degree everyone’s true, Godlike nature. — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2026 Fresh off a debut season that proved a star isn’t required to reach the playoffs, Golden State enters the WNBA draft searching for players who can seamlessly plug into a system built on depth, discipline and unselfish play. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 The Wolverines and Wildcats are deep, athletic and unselfish, making for a potentially compelling showdown at the Final Four. — CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unselfish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfish

Adjective

For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

The show serves a charitable cause too, supporting FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million through the world cup efforts.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns.

— Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026