altruistic

adjective

How many syllables in altruistic?

There are 3 syllables in the word altruistic.

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Definition of altruistic:

altruistic (adjective):: of or for charity; relating to or given to altruism; showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Synonyms for altruistic:

beneficent

benevolent

charitable

considerate

do-good

eleemosynary

generous

good

handsome

humanitarian

philanthropic

philanthropical

public-spirited

self-sacrificing

selfless

unselfish

Antonyms for altruistic:

acquisitive

aloof

apathetic

avaricious

bad

callous

close-fisted

closefisted

cold

cold-hearted

conceited

cool

cruel

deleterious

detached

detestable

discourteous

disdainful

disinterested

dispassionate

egocentric

egoistic

egoistical

egomaniacal

egotistic

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