ALTRUISTIC

altruistic, selfless

(adjective) showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

altruistic (comparative more altruistic, superlative most altruistic)

Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

Synonyms

• (regardful of others): beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless, unselfish

Antonyms

• (regardful of others): egoistic, misanthropic, selfish

Anagrams

• ultraistic

Source: Wiktionary


Al`tru*is"tic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. altruiste, a. See Altruism..]

Definition: Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; -- opposed to Ant: egoistic or Ant: selfish. Bain.

– Al`tru*is"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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