as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage
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Recent Examples of unselfishness
Head coach Jordi Fernández, meanwhile, has emphasized competitiveness, unselfishness, ball pressure, defensive versatility, 3-point shooting and ball movement.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Star power was required, but unselfishness defined the locker room.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
In a small act of unselfishness, Celebrini then passed the puck to Collin Graf, only to have the Sharks winger send it right back to the still-teenaged wunderkind, who quickly fired the puck into the open net with a defender bearing down on him for his second goal of the game.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Finch’s offensive system demands unselfishness and improvisation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dunn praised her unselfishness during what was a tough time.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Star power was required, but unselfishness defined the locker room.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
In a small act of unselfishness, Celebrini then passed the puck to Collin Graf, only to have the Sharks winger send it right back to the still-teenaged wunderkind, who quickly fired the puck into the open net with a defender bearing down on him for his second goal of the game.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Finch’s offensive system demands unselfishness and improvisation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dunn praised her unselfishness during what was a tough time.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
Noun
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Her push comes as conditions unique to women receive only 2% of private health investment and federal research funds shrink, leaving philanthropy to spotlight gaps and pressure governments and donors to act.—
Glenn Gamboa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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La Jolla philanthropy group Las Patronas donated a bocce ball set.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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