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selfless

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self·less  (slfls)
adj.
Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" (Natalie de Combray).
selfless·ly adv.
selfless·ness n.
selfless
Adjective
putting other people's interests before one's own
selflessly adv
selflessness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.selfless - showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
altruistic
unselfish - disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
selfless
adjective unselfish, generous, altruistic, self-sacrificing, magnanimous, self-denying, ungrudging
Translations
selfless [ˈsɛlflɪs] adj → desinteresado
selfless [ˈsɛlflɪs] adj → désintéressé(e)
selfless [ˈsɛlflɪs] self adj → selbstlos
selfless [ˈsɛlflɪs] adj → altruista


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