adj
unselfish
adj
1
Willing to put others' needs ahead of one's own; generous.
"Her unselfish devotion to the charity inspired the whole team."
"It was an unselfish gesture to give up his seat."
How to Use Unselfish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting others first rather than thinking only of oneself.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
unselfish act
unselfish devotion
Word Forms
more unselfish comparative, most unselfish superlative
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus selfish.