UNSELFISH Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

unselfish

adjective

ˌən-ˈsel-fish

Definition of unselfish

as in generous

giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community

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Recent Examples of unselfish And even with an unselfish roster, what does the offensive hierarchy look like? — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The guys are unselfish and love each other, care about each other. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 But the actual healer of sorrow and wrong will always be divine Love, understood and expressed through our unselfish desire to help others. — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unselfish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfish

Adjective

The 87 does, however, introduce a fresh onboard layout to the line, with a beam of 39 feet creating generous living quarters.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The cover lifts up and back, exposing the build platform, resin tank, and vertical motion system with generous access from the front and sides.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

The cast and crew filmed a charity auction scene to put the spotlight on Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
For a business leader in a similar position with resources available to them, the starting point for corporate charitable giving is understanding what the nonprofit organization needs and where the business can contribute effectively.

— Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026