selfless

adj

Etymology

From self + -less.

  1. inherited from *selbʰ- — “one's own
  2. inherited from *selbaz
  3. inherited from self
  4. inherited from salve
  5. formed as selfless — “self + -less

Definitions

  1. Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others

    Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

    • In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother's life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life.
    • Because a certain degree of selfless behavior is essential to the smooth performance of any human group, selflessness run amok can crop up in political contexts.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA