What does selfless mean?
Definitions for selfless
ˈsɛlf lɪsself·less
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word selfless.
Princeton's WordNet
altruistic, selflessadjective
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Wiktionary
selflessadjective
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.
Etymology: self + -less
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selfless
Selfless refers to being concerned more with the needs, wishes, or benefits of others than one's own. People who are selfless often exhibit altruistic behavior, willing to sacrifice their own comfort or happiness for the sake of others, without expecting anything in return. It involves showing unconditional empathy, kindness, and generosity towards others.
Webster Dictionary
Selflessadjective
having no regard to self; unselfish
Wikidata
Selfless
Selfless is Godflesh's third studio album. It was released on September 26, 1994, in Europe, and on October 18, 1994, on Earache Records. A video was made for "Crush My Soul".
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of selfless in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of selfless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of selfless in a Sentence
It's a service for the community, it's a selfless thing to do that helps your neighbor.
There are no more devoted, selfless people than our Christian brothers in the United States.
When you're in this rat race for the presidential election, that's a very tough thing, he's set his life aside to do something he believes in. ... It's a very selfless act.
Prelimary information indicates that Trooper Gaubert was shot and killed in the area in which an early-morning homicide occurred, … Trooper Gaubert embodied everything that we stand for – honor, duty, selfless service and courage.
Gwen Shamblin Lara was one of the world's most kind, gentle, and selfless mother and wife, and a loyal, caring, supportive best friend to all. She lived every day laying down her own life to ensure that others could find a relationship with God, her wonderful and supportive husband, Gwen Shamblin Lara, will also be greatly missed.
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- غيريArabic
- uneigennützig, selbstlosGerman
- φιλάλληλος, αφίλαυτος, αλτρουιστής, ανιδιοτελήςGreek
- desinteresadoSpanish
- از خود گذشتهPersian
- epäitsekäsFinnish
- désintéressé, altruiste, dévouéFrench
- स्वार्थरहितHindi
- önzetlenHungarian
- sepi ing pamrihIndonesian
- altruistico, disinteressato, altruistaItalian
- אנוכיHebrew
- 無私無欲Japanese
- onbaatzuchtigDutch
- самоотверженный, бескорыстныйRussian
- osjälviskaSwedish
- özgecil, özverili, fedakârTurkish
- بے لوثUrdu
- מויסער - נעפעשדיקYiddish
- 無私Chinese
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