selfless
adjective
having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
selflessly
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a word derived from
selfless.
Example Sentences
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“Are we playing selflessly or selfishly? Are we good teammates or not?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Beyond that, the invaluable learning he so selflessly offered countless young artists at New World will ensure that his faith in orchestral music’s redeeming powers echoes for decades to come.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
But not only did he selflessly deliver in an unfamiliar role - he also stepped up when his side needed a match-winner, heading home in the 92nd minute.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
"This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others."
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
Prior to that, he had worked selflessly behind the scenes at PIH, sometimes doing critically important things, sometimes the menial stuff.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
