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selflesscaring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈselfləs/

Korean meaning: 자기보다 다른 사람을 먼저 생각하는, 이타적인

Korean pronunciation: **셀**프리스

Example Sentences

  • The firefighter's selfless courage saved three cats from the burning pet store.
  • Mother Teresa was known for her selfless dedication to helping the poor.
  • His selfless decision to give up his concert ticket to his girlfriend made her cry with joy.

selfless

ADJECTIVE

//ˈselfləs//

caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own

selfless concept
💡 Concept

caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own

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selfless rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Selfless hearts make the helpless hopeful, with endless care!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈselfləs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈselfləs/

🌳Etymology

Rootself
Suffix--less

Origin

self(자기 자신) + -less(~가 없는)의 결합으로, 자기 자신에 대한 관심이 없다는 의미에서 나온 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

helplessendlesshopeless
helpless
endless
hopeless

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The firefighter's selfless courage saved three cats from the burning pet store.

Mother Teresa was known for her selfless dedication to helping the poor.

😄 Fun example

His selfless decision to give up his concert ticket to his girlfriend made her cry with joy.

Volunteers showed selfless commitment during the disaster relief efforts.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

altruisticunselfishgenerousself-sacrificingcharitable

Antonyms

selfishself-centeredegotistical

Related

generouscompassionatenoblevirtuoushumanitarian