self-forgetful
[ self-fer-get-fuhl, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf fərˈgɛt fəl, ˌsɛlf- /
adjective
forgetful or not thinking of one's own advantage, interest, etc.
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Origin of self-forgetful
First recorded in 1860–65
OTHER WORDS FROM self-forgetful
self-for·get·ful·ly, adverbself-for·get·ful·ness, nounWords nearby self-forgetful
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British Dictionary definitions for self-forgetful
self-forgetful
adjective
forgetful of one's own interests
Derived forms of self-forgetful
self-forgetfully, adverbself-forgetfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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