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selfishness Antonyms

Opposite of selfishness

Pinning down the opposite of selfishness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being concerned chiefly or excessively with oneself and one's own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, without regard for others.

Usage Example

"The team's failure was largely attributed to the selflessness of players who prioritized personal statistics over collective success."

Strongest
selflessness
altruism
unselfishness
generosity
Strong
self-sacrifice
benevolence
magnanimity
philanthropy

Similar words to selfishness

Words similar to selfishness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-centeredness
egocentrism
egotism
self-absorption
self-seeking
self-interest
greed
narcissism
See all synonyms of selfishness

• Nearby Words

selfhood
selfish
selfishly
selfishness
selfless
selflessly
selflessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Selfishness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/selfishness
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