Synonyms for selfless
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Altruistic
altruistic, unselfish, self-sacrificing, self-denying, self-abnegatory, allocentric
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
Example sentences
- altruistic Compassion is the most altruistic form of love.
- unselfish These unselfish trees share nutrients through a vast network of roots.
- devoted The young couple were deeply devoted to each other.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| selfless | rising | |
| altruistic | rising | |
| unselfish | steady | |
| devoted | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- devoted3
- 9 letters
- unselfish
- 10 letters
- altruistic4
- 11 letters
- allocentric
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (devoted3 = 3 syllables).