SELFLESS

altruistic, selfless

(adjective) showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

selfless (comparative more selfless, superlative most selfless)

Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

Source: Wiktionary


Self"less, a.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 November 2024

ONCHOCERCIASIS

(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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