selfless

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Etymology

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self +‎ -less

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Adjective

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selfless (comparative more selfless, superlative most selfless)

  1. Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
    In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother's life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life.

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