English · Adjectives
selfless
ˈselfləs
[ˈselfləs]
putting others first
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Caring more about others' needs than one's own.
Example
Her selfless work helped many poor families.
Her selfless work helped many poor families.
Etymology
From 'self' plus '-less' meaning 'without'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes unselfish, giving behaviour.