unselfish
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of unselfish
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Bellingham's running opens up more space for Kane, while the England captain is unselfish in creating goals for his team-mate, like in the Mexico tie.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
But New York’s once-forlorn NBA team plays an admirable, unselfish game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
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
“Very unselfish all night. Willing passer. Didn’t force it. Took his drive and his shots when they were there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
It’s amazing how much these generous and unselfish people do, risking their own lives to help and save others.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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