as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage
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Recent Examples of unselfishness
Even on a night when the team shot poorly, Edwards’ unselfishness Friday resulted in a game in which Minnesota had six players score 13-plus points.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Cavs loved his unselfishness.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
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In 2010 Gates, his wife at the time Melinda French Gates, and Berkshire Hathaway co-founder Warren Buffett launched the Giving Pledge, making a public commitment to philanthropy, which has since been signed by the likes of philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.—
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According to Franyo, the restaurant, located on Restaurant Row, requires investments into its staff and community philanthropy.—
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“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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