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selfless

[self-lis]

adjective

  1. having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.



selfless

/ ˈɛڱɪ /

adjective

  1. having little concern for one's own interests

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Other Word Forms

  • selflessly adverb
  • selflessness noun
  • ˈڱ adverb
  • ˈڱԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of selfless1

First recorded in 1815–25; self + -less
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Example Sentences

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"He was model devotee and volunteer because he had selfless service."

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“Officer Riveros gave his life in service to others, a profound testament to his unwavering dedication to duty and selfless courage,” the L.A.

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“Officer Riveros gave his life in service to others, a profound testament to his unwavering dedication to duty and selfless courage,” the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department wrote in a statement.

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“Officer Riveros gave his life in service to others, a profound testament to his unwavering dedication to duty and selfless courage,” the Sheriff’s Department wrote in a statement.

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Mr Geoghegan added the firefighters had showcased "the epitome of selfless service" and had "gone above and beyond under unprecedented circumstances".

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