self-oblivious
- a word derived from oblivious.
Example Sentences
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There was a self-oblivious kindness in his murmur as he refused a seat.
From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.
When she had made a sudden end of speaking, when she smiled her apology for the fervour forbidden in polite converse, he still gazed at her, self-oblivious.
From The Crown of Life by Gissing, George
The self-oblivious elation with which the slim lass gave her eyes and mind to everything except her own footing caused him to keep his chief watch on her.
From Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi by Cable, George Washington
We all know what that involved of self-sacrifice, of pain, of weariness, of utter self-oblivious devotion, of gentleness, of tenderness, of infinite pity, of love running over.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) by Maclaren, Alexander
And in these three points, on which I would fain enlarge if I might, active love, self-oblivious love, self-sacrificing love, you have the pattern set for us all.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV by Maclaren, Alexander
