unselfish

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing more concern for other people than for yourself
  • adjective: not selfish
  • synonyms: generous, olympian, altruistic

Examples

  • She's a very 'unselfish' young woman.

  • She 'unselfishly' gave of her time.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Pinocchio? Oh, Pinocchio! Pinocchi-- My boy. My brave little boy. Prove yourself brave, truthful and unselfish, and someday you will be a real boy. Awake, Pinocchio. Awake. Father! Whatcha crying for? 'Cause... you are dead, Pinocchio. (..)
    1940 Pinocchio
  • (..) l can walk! Because tonight, Geppetto wished for a real boy. - Am l a real boy? - No, Pinocchio. To make Geppetto's wish come true will be entirely up to you. - Up to me? - Prove yourself brave, truthful and unselfish, - and someday you will be a real boy. - A real boy! That won't be easy. (..)
    1940 Pinocchio