UNSELFISH


Meaning of UNSELFISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌnselfɪʃ ]

If you describe someone as unselfish , you approve of the fact that they regard other people’s wishes and interests as more important than their own.

She started to get a reputation as an unselfish girl with a heart of gold...

As a player he was unselfish, a true team man.

= selfless

≠ selfish

ADJ [ approval ]

• un‧self‧ish‧ly

She has loyally and unselfishly spent every day at her husband’s side.

ADV : ADV with v

• un‧self‧ish‧ness

...acts of unselfishness and care.

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