selflessness

Definitions

Concern for the needs and wishes of others rather than one's own.

The quality of being unselfish or altruistic.

Examples

Her selflessness during the crisis inspired everyone in the community to volunteer their time.

The nurse was widely admired for the quiet selflessness she displayed while caring for her patients.

Synonyms

altruism self-sacrifice magnanimity generosity benevolence unselfishness philanthropy

Antonyms

selfishness egotism greed narcissism self-centeredness egocentricity avarice