unselfishness

[US]/ʌn'selfiʃnis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. selflessness, generosity

Example Sentences

Derrick Rose: A no-brainer, he combines the speed and unselfishness of Paul with the strength and explosiveness of Williams.

Her unselfishness in helping others is truly admirable.

Unselfishness is a key trait in building strong relationships.

He showed great unselfishness by donating all his prize money to charity.

The team's success was a result of their unselfishness and teamwork.

Unselfishness is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.

She always puts others' needs before her own, demonstrating true unselfishness.

His unselfishness in sharing his knowledge with others is truly commendable.

Unselfishness is a quality that is highly valued in leadership roles.

The organization thrives on the unselfishness of its volunteers.

Unselfishness is the foundation of a strong community.

Real-world Examples

This idea of independence also contains a tremendous amount of unselfishness.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Moral integrity and unselfishness are the flowers of life.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

She could — and did — shout them down with bitter sarcasm but before Melanie's unselfishness she was helpless, helpless and resentful.

Source: Gone with the Wind

" I hated the idleness, the stupidity, the respectability, the petty unselfishness" .

Source: The places where angels dare not tread.

This ideal of independence also contains a tremendous amount of unselfishness.

Source: CET-6 Real Exam Listening

It was a pity that with his great qualities, his unselfishness and honour, his intelligence and sensibility, he should be so unlovable.

Source: Veil

The trait that astounded and confounded cynicism was his apparent unselfishness.

Source: The Education of Henry Adams (Volume 1)

What was more unusual — almost singular and quite eccentric — he had some means, unknown to other Senators, of producing the effect of unselfishness.

Source: The Education of Henry Adams (Volume 1)

I cannot forgive him for not being more sensible in every word, look, and act of his life, of the affection of his best friend; of the devotion of his best friend; of her unselfishness; of her sacrifice.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 2)

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