selfless

adjective
UK: /ˈselfləs/
US: /ˈselfləs/

  1. Concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; showing altruism.

    1. She is a selfless volunteer at the local soup kitchen.
    2. His selfless dedication to the project impressed everyone involved in the work.

Synonyms

altruistic self-sacrificing unselfish magnanimous

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "selfless" is /ˈselfləs/ in British English and /ˈselfləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "selfless": altruistic, self-sacrificing, unselfish, magnanimous.

Example usage of "selfless": "She is a selfless volunteer at the local soup kitchen.". More examples on the page.