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 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 Maeve, too, makes an unselfish act by taking her young cousins into her care and giving them a new life somewhere else. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025 Their combination of innovation, star talent, and unselfish teamwork created a winning culture that produced multiple championships and unforgettable moments. —

Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unselfish

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Adjective

Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
For one, a Biden-era repayment plan with extremely generous payment terms — which only encourages more high-risk borrowing — will go by the wayside, with borrowers moved into other existing plans.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026