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unselfish

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //ʌnsˈɛlfɪʃ// un·selfish

adj. thinking about other people's needs and wants before your own. You use this to describe someone who is kind and does not care about their own interests.

adj. concerned more with the needs and welfare of others than with one's own. Often used to describe a person's character or a specific act of generosity.


SIMPLE

She is very unselfish and always shares her toys with others.

CONTEXTUAL

The unselfish nature of the volunteers allowed the charity to help hundreds of families during the crisis.

COMPLEX

While many leaders prioritize their own political careers, an unselfish approach to governance focuses on the long-term prosperity of the nation as a whole.

Antonyms
Origin

From un- + selfish.

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