selflessness

Noun

Meaning

Quality or state of being selfless.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

altruism self-sacrifice grace care understanding nobility consideration charity dedication compassion hospitality idealism generosity kindness humility
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Antonyms

selfishness malice villainy violence crime evil
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Hypernyms

cooperation unselfishness

Hyponyms

denial self-denial abnegation self-abnegation self-renunciation

Examples

Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile. Vince Lombardi

Selflessness is the ingredient most lacking in today's world, because people misunderstand the purpose and principle behind this wonderful science. Genuine selflessness is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. Bhakti Tirtha Swami

By the mercy of the Lord, you have been given a guru, so your selflessness is simply a matter of serving your guru with more love and care. Give up all of your individualized desires and live for his pleasure, as he lived and lives for you. Bhakti Tirtha Swami

To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that Love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name. Thomas Merton

Amongst the qualities a hero should have, I would include determination, loyalty, courage, perseverance, patience, focus, intrepidity and selflessness. Ricky Martin

I have long believed that it is only right and appropriate that before one sleeps with someone, one should be able – if called upon to do so – to make them a proper omelet in the morning. Surely that kind of civility and selflessness would be both good manners and good for the world. Anthony Bourdain

Close letter words and terms

selfless person selfless work selflessly selflike selfline selflove