selflessness
noun/ˈsɛlflɪsnɪs/
Frequency rank: #18,436 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of caring more about others than about yourself.
Example sentence
Her selflessness was evident when she donated all her savings to help strangers in need.
Synonyms & related words
- altruism
- generosity
- unselfishness
- kindness
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