unselfishness
noun
Simple meaning
The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhnsehlfihshnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ənˈsɛlfɪʃnəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The state of being unselfish.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: The state of being unselfish.
Used this way, unselfishness is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Generous and giving
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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More ways to use unselfishness
- “Rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins.”noun
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