selfless — caring 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
caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own
Selfless hearts make the helpless hopeful, with endless care!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
self(자기 자신) + -less(~가 없는)의 결합으로, 자기 자신에 대한 관심이 없다는 의미에서 나온 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Volunteers showed selfless commitment during the disaster relief efforts.”
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