Synonyms of unselfishness

unselfishness

noun

as in generosity

the quality or state of being generous

her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generosity
• philanthropy
• kindness
• liberality
• munificence
• selflessness
• generousness
• bountifulness
• largesse
• bounty
• gift
• openheartedness
• openhandedness
• beneficence
• kindliness
• bigheartedness
• tribute
• charity
• wastefulness
• extravagance
• lavishness
• prodigality
• gratuity
• improvidence
• spendthrift
• squandering
• dissipating
• lagniappe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfishness
• meanness
• cheapness
• economy
• closeness
• tightness
• thrift
• parsimony
• stinginess
• miserliness
• frugality
• pinching
• providence
• conservation
• saving
• husbandry
• economizing
• conserving
• penuriousness
• ungenerosity
• managing
• skimping
• scrimping
• husbanding
• scraping
• cutting back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unselfishness

Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026

More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 June 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