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selfless
adjective
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Divide selfless into syllables:

self · less

How to pronounce selfless:

Definition of selfless:

selfless (adjective):
having no concern for self unselfish
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Synonyms for selfless:

considerateliberalbenevolentsweetmercifulgenerouswarmheartedmunificentmagnanimouskindly
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Antonyms for selfless:

avariciousunmindfulhatefulself-absorbedunkinduncaringgreedytactlessselfishmean
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