altruistic
adjectiveHow many syllables in altruistic?
There are 3 syllables in the word altruistic.How to pronounce altruistic:
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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