selfless meaning
UK US /ˈsɛlfləs/ 2 syllables
selfless (adjective): showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Definition of selfless
- showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Synonyms: altruistic
Related forms: selflessness
selfless in a sentence
- She was hailed for her virtuous and selfless demeanor.
- I didn't take you for such a selfless person.
- I am a selfish person, but I became very selfless after meeting you.
- Mary is kind, selfless and compassionate.
- Yanni loves Rima in a selfless way.
How to pronounce selfless
selfless is pronounced /ˈsɛlfləs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in SS · 8-letter words
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