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Webster 1913 Edition


Selfless

Self′less

,
Adj.
Having no regard to self; unselfish.
Lo now, what hearts have men! they never mount
As high as woman in her
selfless
mood.
Tennyson.

Definition 2024


selfless

selfless

English

Adjective

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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