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 decor could feel a little utilitarian, but that didn't bother me; the generous proportions and practical layout were more consequential.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

Ford Motor Company has its own charitable arm, Ford Philanthropy, which is funded by the company’s earnings.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Another friend, Wanda Love, was a longtime head of a local chamber of commerce who participated in charitable causes.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026