unselfish

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve de générosité et place les besoins des autres avant les siens, sans chercher son propre intérêt.

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.

   Altruiste, désintéressé

   • 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.

   Synonymesaltruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousgivingphilanthropicself-sacrificingselfless

   Antonymesegotisticalgreedyself-centeredself-servingselfish

2. Not greedyB2formal

   Not motivated by personal gain or material possessions; generous.

   désintéressé

   • 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.

   Synonymesaltruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousliberalopenhandedselfless

   Antonymesavariciouscovetousgreedymercenaryselfish