self-forgetting

American  

[self-fer-get-ing, self-] / ˈsɛlf fərˈgɛt ɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

1. self-forgetful.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• self-forgettingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of self-forgetting

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.

From MSNBC • Oct. 15, 2014

Clodwig slept several hours, while Eric sat with the Banker, and drew refreshment from his self-forgetting sympathy.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

For it is my opinion that prayer should always be for spiritual good only, in order that our religion should be pure from self-seeking, and generously self-forgetting in its aspirations for perfection.

From Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School by Peabody, Elizabeth P. (Palmer)

Lady Pembroke said, 'in death, as in life, self-forgetting and Christ-like in your deeds.'

From Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney by Marshall, Emma

Let this be a day of self-forgetting ministry for Christ and others.

From Days of Heaven Upon Earth by Simpson, A. B. (Albert B.)