Definitions for selfless
ˈsɛlf lɪsself·less

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. altruistic, selflessadjective

   showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. selflessadjective

   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.

2. Etymology: self + -less

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1. selfless

   Selfless refers to being concerned more with the needs, wishes, or benefits of others than one's own. People who are selfless often exhibit altruistic behavior, willing to sacrifice their own comfort or happiness for the sake of others, without expecting anything in return. It involves showing unconditional empathy, kindness, and generosity towards others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Selflessadjective

   having no regard to self; unselfish

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1. Selfless

   Selfless is Godflesh's third studio album. It was released on September 26, 1994, in Europe, and on October 18, 1994, on Earache Records. A video was made for "Crush My Soul".

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of selfless in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of selfless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of selfless in a Sentence

1. Police Union:

   We are reeling from the death of Officer Officer Liebengood, every Capitol Police Officer puts the security of others before their own safety and Officer Liebengood was an example of the selfless service that is the hallmark of the USCP. This is a tragic day.

2. Josh Patterson:

   I am eternally grateful for the prayers that have been lifted up, the encouraging words, complete strangers who have reached out, we are so thankful for that, bud is a veteran. He and June are great people; they give so much, they are selfless.

3. Donald Trump:

   There are no more devoted, selfless people than our Christian brothers in the United States.

4. Shailene Woodley:

   You are the epitome of the word selfless, you did something knowing you wouldn't be able to come home, knowing that your country would have very mixed feelings and yet your integrity on what you believe was right or wrong or should be public knowledge was more important to you than almost your own comfortability and the life that you had lived for so long. So I would like say thank you to him.

5. Gary Brito:

   You don't often find truly selfless sacrifice where someone put his soldiers' welfare before his own, sgt. Cashe was horribly wounded and continued to fight to save his men.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=selfless
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Selfless
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=selfless
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=selfless