UNSELFISH Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of unselfish Westwood coach Brad Hastings’ teams are traditionally known for being fundamentally sound, unselfish and playing good defense. —

Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unselfish

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The generous walkaround deck offers ample space for alfresco entertaining, with wetbars, fridges, and grills installed throughout.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026