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unselfish

/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ/

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adjective

/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который щедр и ставит потребности других выше своих собственных.

Describes a person who is generous and puts the needs of others before their own.

  1. Putting others firstB2formal

    Showing concern for the needs and happiness of other people rather than your own.

    ruБескорыстный

    • Her unselfish decision to donate her savings to the charity inspired everyone.
    • He is known for his unselfish nature, always helping colleagues without expecting anything in return.
    • The unselfish act of giving up his seat for an elderly woman was noticed by all.

    Synonymsaltruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousgivingphilanthropicself-sacrificingselfless

    Antonymsegotisticalgreedyself-centeredself-servingselfish

  2. Not greedyB2formal

    Not motivated by personal gain or material possessions; generous.

    ruНежадный

    • An unselfish person shares their resources willingly with those in need.
    • She made an unselfish choice to split the prize money equally among the team.
    • His unselfish attitude towards wealth is rare in today's world.

    Synonymsaltruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousliberalopenhandedselfless

    Antonymsavariciouscovetousgreedymercenaryselfish

Forms
  • more unselfish comparative form
  • most unselfish superlative form
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