unselfish
not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
Origin of unselfish
1Other words from unselfish
- un·self·ish·ly, adverb
- un·self·ish·ness, noun
Words Nearby unselfish
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How to use unselfish in a sentence
Have you ever in your life met a child as cheerful, spookily intelligent, unselfish, or indomitable as little Shirley?
Shirley Temple Survived Being the Biggest Child Star of All Time With Wit and Grace | Malcolm Jones | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMost Americans--most normal, decent, unselfish Americans--are for it.
People say giving is an unselfish act,” says Arsht in a telephone interview, “but the joy you get from giving is so exciting.
Bailey was the most unselfish man I ever knew; the readiest to help others.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAnother glimpse of d'Arthez is as the unselfish friend of Marie Gaston, a young poet of his stamp, but "effeminate."
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
Thus the first rule for a graceful manner is unselfish consideration of others.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyMrs Trevor and Fanny, themselves filled with grief, still used all their unselfish endeavours to comfort their dear boys.
Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. FarrarMary Jane Wilks, you know me for your friend, and for your unselfish friend, too.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
British Dictionary definitions for unselfish
/ (ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ) /
not selfish or greedy; generous
Derived forms of unselfish
- unselfishly, adverb
- unselfishness, noun
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