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Definition unselfish in American English

unselfish adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈselfɪʃ/
1

unselfish people always think about what other people want and need instead of thinking about themselves

Example

It was very unselfish of him to offer us his room.

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1.1

used about someone's behavior

Example

an unselfish act

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Definition unselfish in American English