unselfishness (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
examples rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
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Hypernym generosity, generousness
Derivationally related form unselfishness → unselfish; unselfishness → unselfish
Antonym unselfishness → selfishness
Hyponym altruism, selflessness
Incoming links
Derivationally related form unselfish → unselfishness; unselfish → unselfishness
Hyponym generosity, generousness
Hypernym altruism, selflessness
Antonym selfishness → unselfishness

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