selflessness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество заботы о нуждах и благополучии других больше, чем о собственных интересах, часто проявляющееся в альтруистических или кооперативных действиях.

A noun referring to the quality of being concerned more with the needs and welfare of others than with one's own interests, often demonstrated through altruistic or cooperative actions.

uncountable

1. Unselfish concern for othersB2formal

   The quality of putting the needs and welfare of others before your own interests.

   Самоотверженность

   • Her selflessness during the crisis inspired everyone around her.
   • True selflessness means helping without expecting anything in return.
   • The nurse's selflessness was evident in her long hours of volunteer work.

   Synonymsaltruismbenevolencecharitycompassiongenerosityhumanitykindnessmagnanimityself-denialself-sacrifice

   Antonymsegoismegotismselfishness

2. Prioritizing group successB2formal

   Acting with less focus on personal gain and more on the success of a shared activity or goal.

   Самоотверженность

   • The team's selflessness allowed them to win the championship.
   • His selflessness in sharing credit made the project a success.
   • Selflessness in a partnership often leads to stronger collaboration.

   Synonymsaltruismdevotiongenerositymagnanimityself-abnegationself-sacrificeunselfishness

   Antonymsegotismself-interestselfishness