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selfless
[ self-lis ]
/ ËsÉlf lÉȘs /
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adjective
having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
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British Dictionary definitions for selfless
selfless
/ (ËsÉlflÉȘs) /
adjective
having little concern for one's own interests
Derived forms of selfless
selflessly, adverbselflessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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