Definition of unselfish Unselfish

un•self•ish

We found 4 definitions of unselfish from 3 different sources.

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Adjective

unselfish - disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
  selfish concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others; "Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman
  altruistic, selfless showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  considerate showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; "friends considerate enough to leave us alone"
  generous more than adequate; "a generous portion"
  public-spirited showing unselfish interest in the public welfare; "a public-spirited citizen"
  self-giving, self-sacrificing, self-denying willing to deprive yourself
  self-forgetful showing lack of self-interest
unselfish - not greedy
  generous more than adequate; "a generous portion"
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  • unselfish
    Not selfish, concerned for the welfare of others.

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