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altruistic
al-troo-IHS-tihk
Altruistic (adj) means showing genuine concern for others rather than oneself; unselfish. Example: “It was an altruistic gesture to donate his bonus to charity.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes actions or people motivated by helping others rather than self-interest.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more altruistic
- Superlative
- most altruistic
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It was an _____ gesture to donate his bonus to charity.
Etymology
From "altruism" plus the adjective ending "-ic."
Synonyms
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egoistic
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Rhymes for altruistic
holistic
sadistic
artistic
autistic
logistic
heuristic
statistic
realistic
ballistic
hedonistic
linguistic
futuristic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “altruistic” mean?
The word “altruistic” means showing genuine concern for others rather than oneself; unselfish. In plain terms, describes actions or people motivated by helping others rather than self-interest.
How do you pronounce “altruistic”?
“Altruistic” is pronounced al-troo-IHS-tihk (/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “altruistic” in a sentence?
Here is “altruistic” used in a sentence: “It was an altruistic gesture to donate his bonus to charity.”
What part of speech is “altruistic”?
“Altruistic” is an adjective.
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