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selfless

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɛlfləs/ · UK /ˈselfləs/

selfless means: Caring about other people’s needs more than your own.

adjective

OTHERS FIRSTB2

Caring about other people’s needs more than your own.

  • She is a selfless friend.
  • His selfless actions helped the whole village.
  • They admired her selfless care for others.

Similar words: unselfish, altruistic

Opposites: selfish

Common phrases: selfless person, selfless act, selfless love, selfless action

Questions about selfless

What does selfless mean?

Caring about other people’s needs more than your own.

What is selfless in other languages?

Türkçe: özverili · Español: desinteresado · Français: désintéressé · Deutsch: selbstlos · Italiano: altruista · 日本語: 献身的な

How do you pronounce selfless?

In American English /ˈsɛlfləs/; in British English /ˈselfləs/.

How do you use selfless in a sentence?

She is a selfless friend. His selfless actions helped the whole village.

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