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Selflessly

Verb / ˈseˈlfleˈslaɪ / Another word for selflessly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Selflessly means to do something without thinking about oneself or seeking personal gain.

Synonyms & similar words

altruistically altruistically unselfishly generously benevolently kindly charitably compassionately helpfully thoughtfully considerately philanthropically nobly magnanimously disinterestedly sacrificially charmingly graciously courteously amicably cordially

Example sentences

  1. He always helps others selflessly.
  2. She donated her time selflessly to the charity.
  3. The firefighter acted selflessly to save the family from the burning building.
  4. They worked selflessly to improve the lives of others.
  5. The teacher selflessly stayed late to help her students with their homework.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • “No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
  • “To give away money is an easy matter and in any man's power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man's power nor an easy matter. - Aristotle

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