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Definition of Selfless
1. Adjective. Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Also: Unselfish
Derivative terms: Altruist, Selflessness, Selflessness
Antonyms: Egoistic
Definition of Selfless
1. a. Having no regard to self; unselfish.
Definition of Selfless
1. Adjective. Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Selfless
1. unselfish [adj] - See also: unselfish
Medical Definition of Selfless
1. Having no regard to self; unselfish. "Lo now, what hearts have men! they never mount As high as woman in her selfless mood." (Tennyson) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Selfless
Literary usage of Selfless
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Soul of Ireland by William J. Lockington (1920)
"This has not made her less loyal to worldly authority, but on the contrary has
made her loyal with a selfless loyalty so rare that it can be understood only ..."
2. The Soul of Ireland by William J. Lockington (1920)
"This has not made her less loyal to worldly authority, but on the contrary has
made her loyal with a selfless loyalty so rare that it can be understood only ..."
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