unselfishness

/' n'selfi nis/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of being unselfish; the act or habit of putting the needs, happiness, or well-being of others before one's own. It is the opposite of selfishness and involves generosity, altruism, and a lack of concern for personal gain.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her lifelong unselfishness was evident in her dedication to charity work.
    • The team's success was built on a foundation of mutual unselfishness and cooperation.
    • True leadership requires a degree of unselfishness.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • Conceptual Usage: In philosophical or ethical discussions, unselfishness is often linked to altruism and moral virtue.
    • The philosopher argued that pure unselfishness is a rare but admirable human trait.
  • Contextual Emphasis: It can describe a general character trait or a specific act.
    • His unselfishness in donating the entire prize money surprised everyone. (specific act)
    • She is known for her unselfishness. (general trait)
Variants and Related Words
  • Unselfish (adjective): Not selfish; generous.
    • He made an unselfish decision to help his competitor.
  • Unselfishly (adverb): In an unselfish manner.
    • She worked unselfishly for the community's benefit.
Synonyms
  • Altruism: The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
  • Selflessness: The quality of caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own.
  • Generosity: The quality of being kind and generous.
Antonyms
  • Selfishness: The quality or state of being selfish; a concern only for one's own welfare or interests.
  • Egoism: An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; excessive concern for oneself.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To put others first: This phrase is a direct expression of the principle of unselfishness.
    • A good parent naturally puts their children first.
  • Selfless service: A phrase often used to describe work done with complete unselfishness.
    • The volunteers provided selfless service to the disaster victims.
Noun
  1. acting generously
  2. the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
    • rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins

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