selfless
pronunciation
How to pronounce selfless in British English:
UK [ˈselfləs]
How to pronounce selfless in American English:
US [ˈselfləs]
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- Adjective:
- showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Word Origin
- selfless (adj.)
- "devoted to others' welfare or interest and not one's own," 1825, from self + -less. First attested in Coleridge. Related: Selflessly; selflessness.
Example
- 1. Lei was known for selfless service to his comrades .
- 2. Selfless spending becomes a hallmark of moral virtue .
- 3. Blood also is not only produce selfless just .
- 4. But is the act selfless if you expect something in return ?
- 5. I don 't see myself as a selfish person or a selfless person .