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Another word for unselfish

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Willing to put the needs or wishes of others before one's own; not focused on personal gain or advantage.

Usage Example

"The team owed its championship victory to the selfless play of the point guard, who consistently passed the ball to open teammates."

Strongest
selfless
altruistic
Strong
generous
self-sacrificing
magnanimous
benevolent
charitable
considerate
philanthropic
kindhearted

Opposites of unselfish

The opposite of unselfish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

selfish
self-centered
egocentric
self-seeking
egoistic
self-serving
greedy
stingy
See all opposites of unselfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unselfish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unselfish
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