Meaning & use
selflessness
The quality of caring more about the needs of others than about one's own interests.
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The nurse's selflessness during the crisis inspired her entire community.
Volunteering at the shelter every weekend is a small act of selflessness that means a lot.
A note on using this word
Selflessness describes a habitual quality of character, while a single generous act is better described as an act of kindness or generosity.
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