noun
selflessness
Selflessness (noun) means the quality of caring more about others' needs than one's own. Example: “Her selflessness during the crisis inspired the whole team.”
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The quality of caring more about others' needs than one's own.
"Her selflessness during the crisis inspired the whole team."
How to use selflessness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being selfless.
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Word forms
- Plural
- selflessnesses
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for selflessness
lawlessness
carelessness
homelessness
restlessness
recklessness
helplessness
hopelessness
ruthlessness
weightlessness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “selflessness” mean?
The word “selflessness” means the quality of caring more about others' needs than one's own. In plain terms, the quality of being selfless.
How do you use “selflessness” in a sentence?
Here is “selflessness” used in a sentence: “Her selflessness during the crisis inspired the whole team.”
What part of speech is “selflessness”?
“Selflessness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of selflessness?
"selflessness" (noun) means the quality of caring more about others' needs than one's own.
