unselfish
adjective
not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
unselfishness
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a word derived from
unselfish.
Example Sentences
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But that would be crediting them with too much unselfishness, given their behavior the last time the global financial markets nearly became unraveled.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
He can shoot and is showing unselfishness with his passing skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
The marine was recognised for demonstrating unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage and determination throughout his training.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
It was his first action since injuring his calf on Christmas, so he was on both a minutes and stamina restriction, but there was no limit to his unselfishness, and he immediately made everybody better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2025
I don’t know why I suddenly became so free with my place, but there was something about her that demanded complete unselfishness.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
