adj

altruistic

al-troo-IHS-tihk

adj

Showing genuine concern for others rather than oneself; unselfish.

"It was an altruistic gesture to donate his bonus to charity."

How to Use Altruistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes actions or people motivated by helping others rather than self-interest.

Easily confused with

altruism →

more altruistic comparative, most altruistic superlative

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It was an _____ gesture to donate his bonus to charity.

From "altruism" plus the adjective ending "-ic."

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