unselfish

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

ruОписывает человека, который щедр и ставит потребности других выше своих собственных.esDescribe a una persona que es generosa y pone las necesidades de los demás por encima de las suyas propias.frQualifie une personne qui fait preuve de générosité et place les besoins des autres avant les siens, sans chercher son propre intérêt.deBeschreibt eine Person, die großzügig ist und die Bedürfnisse anderer über ihre eigenen stellt.ptDescreve uma pessoa que é generosa e coloca as necessidades dos outros acima das próprias.zh形容一个人慷慨大方，把他人的需要置于自己的需要之上。arيصف شخصًا كريمًا يقدّم مصالح الآخرين ويحتاجاتهم على مصالحه ورغباته الشخصية.

1. Putting others first B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБескорыстныйesDesinteresado, que antepone a los demásfrAltruiste, désintéressédeSelbstlosptAltruístazh无私的arغير أناني

   Synonymes: altruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousgivingphilanthropicself-sacrificingselfless

   Antonymes: egotisticalgreedyself-centeredself-servingselfish

2. Not greedy B2 formal

   Not motivated by personal gain or material possessions; generous.

   • 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.

   ruНежадныйesdesinteresadofrdésintéressédeNicht habgierigptDesinteressadozh无私的arغير أناني

   Synonymes: altruisticbenevolentcharitableconsiderategenerousliberalopenhandedselfless

   Antonymes: avariciouscovetousgreedymercenaryselfish

• more unselfish comparative form
• most unselfish superlative form