unselfish
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of unselfish
Example Sentences
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He has a bit of everything to his game and is unselfish.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Stripped of their starriest player and many trusted associates, they’ve morphed into a tighter outfit that plays unselfish team basketball and relies on every player to shoot, rebound and defend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
“You know, he’s a great kid, he’s unselfish, but we’ve got to continue to find a way to continue to make sure we get him shots.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
He’s seeking a collective idea of fun—in his case, taking enjoyment in the process, working hard on aggressive, unselfish play, and in Boston’s offense, 14 zillion 3-point attempts per game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
If I only could have as strong a cause as my poor mad friend there—a good, unselfish cause to make me work—that would be indeed happiness.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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