adj
selfless
adj
1
Putting other people's needs before one's own, with little regard for personal gain.
"The nurse's selfless dedication impressed the whole ward."
"It was a truly selfless act to give up his seat on the last flight out."
How to Use Selfless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThinking of others before yourself; the opposite of selfish.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
selfless act
selfless devotion
Word Forms
more selfless comparative, most selfless superlative
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Etymology
Formed from self plus -less.