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unselfishness

  • a word derived from unselfish.
    unselfish
    adjective
    not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.

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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

Before this season, he was sharing time at quarterback, showing incredible unselfishness while putting his trust in the process that everything would work out when it was his time to be the full-time starter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025

Crespi 90, Mater Dei 59: Passing the ball with unselfishness, the Celts cruised to victory at Pauley Pavilion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025

The marine was recognised for demonstrating unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage and determination throughout his training.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 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