selflessness

/ˈsɛlflɪsnɪs/
/ˈsɛlfləsnəs/
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Definitions of selflessness
  1. noun
    acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
    synonyms: self-sacrifice
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    types:
    abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation
    renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
    type of:
    cooperation
    joint operation or action
  2. noun
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    synonyms: altruism
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    type of:
    unselfishness
    the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
Pronunciation
US
/ˈsɛlflɪsnɪs/
UK
/ˈsɛlfləsnəs/
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