Unselfish

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ/

Definitions of unselfish

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Unselfish' describes someone who is not selfish and puts others' needs before their own.

Example Sentences

A1 She is unselfish and always puts others before herself.

A2 Being unselfish means thinking about the needs of others.

B1 His unselfish actions have earned him the respect of his peers.

B2 The team's success was due to their unselfish teamwork and collaboration.

C1 Her unselfish dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement.

C2 The politician's unselfish commitment to public service set him apart from his peers.

Examples of unselfish in a Sentence

formal Her unselfish dedication to the cause was truly admirable.

informal She always puts others before herself, she's so unselfish.

slang He's always looking out for his friends, he's a real unselfish dude.

figurative The unselfish act of donating his entire savings to charity warmed everyone's hearts.

Grammatical Forms of unselfish

• past tense: unselfished
• plural: unselfish
• comparative: more unselfish
• superlative: most unselfish
• present tense: unselfish
• future tense: will be unselfish
• perfect tense: has been unselfish
• continuous tense: is being unselfish
• singular: unselfish
• positive degree: unselfish
• infinitive: to be unselfish
• gerund: being unselfish
• participle: unselfishly

Origin and Evolution of unselfish

First Known Use: 1819 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unselfish' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'selfish' meaning 'concerned chiefly or only with oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unselfish' has maintained its original meaning of not being concerned only with oneself, but has evolved to also encompass acts of generosity, altruism, and selflessness.