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
But true to her unselfish nature, Lucier was quick to share credit for her team’s success.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Noah Penda, wing, Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France) Another wing option, Penda developed a reputation as a smart, unselfish, playmaking glue guy while starting as a 19-year-old in LNB Élite, France’s top professional league.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
There would be an unselfish nature, consisting of reluctant superstars and lifelong learners.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 16 June 2025
As a basketball player, Earvin was much more unselfish.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Noah Penda, wing, Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France) Another wing option, Penda developed a reputation as a smart, unselfish, playmaking glue guy while starting as a 19-year-old in LNB Élite, France’s top professional league.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
There would be an unselfish nature, consisting of reluctant superstars and lifelong learners.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 16 June 2025
As a basketball player, Earvin was much more unselfish.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unselfish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfish
Adjective
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfish. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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