unselfish
not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
Origin of unselfish
1Other words from unselfish
- un·self·ish·ly, adverb
- un·self·ish·ness, noun
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How to use unselfish in a sentence
"Take this in remembrance of what you have suffered so unselfishly for my sake, Captain Paul," I said, my voice breaking.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston ChurchillHowe gave orders that room be made for them, and the orders were unselfishly obeyed by the army and navy.
The Siege of Boston | Allen FrenchIf I were very rich I would send him a big fat check, for I don't know any one who would use it more unselfishly.
The Four Corners Abroad | Amy Ella BlanchardAnd Olive, how was it with her during those years of home duty, so patiently, so unselfishly performed?
Heriot's Choice | Rosa Nouchette CareyYesterday, that kind Negro couple--to-day, this bullock-driver, who ministered unselfishly to her wants.
Grif | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
British Dictionary definitions for unselfish
/ (ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ) /
not selfish or greedy; generous
Derived forms of unselfish
- unselfishly, adverb
- unselfishness, noun
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