Synonyms of unselfish

unselfish

adjective

ˌən-ˈsel-fish 

as in generous

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generous
• charitable
• benevolent
• liberal
• munificent
• handsome
• unstinting
• bountiful
• unsparing
• compassionate
• bounteous
• open
• bighearted
• openhanded
• fulsome
• altruistic
• kind
• hospitable
• philanthropic
• free
• humanitarian
• freehanded
• extravagant
• freehearted
• lavish
• magnanimous
• sympathetic
• beneficent
• kindly
• profuse
• overgenerous
• big
• openhearted
• good-hearted
• largehearted
• greathearted
• samaritan

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfish
• ungenerous
• stingy
• small
• parsimonious
• uncharitable
• miserly
• cheap
• penurious
• petty
• close
• tight
• tightfisted
• illiberal
• thrifty
• costive
• mean
• frugal
• spare
• sparing
• mingy
• chary
• avaricious
• stinting
• desirous
• closefisted
• acquisitive
• covetous
• mercenary
• avid
• rapacious
• envious
• grudging
• itchy
• resentful
• grasping
• begrudging
• hoggish
• stinting
• coveting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unselfish

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

The Broncos’ unselfish play style may actually factor into the equation some. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026

To maintain this level of ethical, equitable basketball, the Bulls need a facilitator — a conscientious, unselfish playmaker who can read the court and set up teammates at a high level. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026