unselfish

Meanings

• adjective

  Not concerned with one's own interests; altruistic.

  - "His unselfish act saved many lives."
  - "She gave an unselfish donation to the charity."

• adjective

  Giving or devoted to the needs and welfare of others.

  - "The unselfish nurse spent hours comforting her patients."
  - "He made an unselfish sacrifice for his family."

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Antonyms

selfish

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Synonyms

altruistic , altruistic , generous , selfless , generous , selfless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unselfish
selfish , wishful , dishful , ishmael , kelpish

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Variants

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unselfish , unselfishly , unselfishness , unselfishnesses

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Forms

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unselfishness, unselfishly

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Etymology

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Middle English: from un- 'not' + self 'oneself' + -ish -ish.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unselfish' was first used in English during the Middle Ages.

2. The concept of unselfishness is a key theme in many religious and spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Related Concepts

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1. altruism: The practice of selflessly concern for the well-being of others

2. selflessness: The quality of having no selfish motives or desires

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Culture

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The concept of unselfishness is deeply rooted in various cultures and religions, emphasizing the importance of selflessness and putting others before oneself. It is a key theme in many works of literature, art, and music, and is often seen as a virtue or moral quality.

How to Memorize "unselfish"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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