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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