selfless

adjective

self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
Synonyms of selflessnext
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

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Playing with a selfless leader makes that easier. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 And so, to the United States of America, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 And so, to the United States of America, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026 His strategy has been selfless, focusing on whatever the team needs in the situation. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for selfless

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of selfless was in 1651

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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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selfless

adjective
self·​less ˈsel-fləs How to pronounce selfless (audio)
: having no concern for self : unselfish
selflessly adverb
selflessness noun

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