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
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Even on a night when the team shot poorly, Edwards’ unselfishness Friday resulted in a game in which Minnesota had six players score 13-plus points.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Even on a night when the team shot poorly, Edwards’ unselfishness Friday resulted in a game in which Minnesota had six players score 13-plus points.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
Noun
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vargo credits the Eskenazis for raising the bar for philanthropy in Indianapolis.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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