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selflessness
DEFINITIONS OF:
selflessness
1
n
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
Synonyms:
self-sacrifice
Types:
abnegation
,
denial
,
self-abnegation
,
self-denial
,
self-renunciation
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Type of:
cooperation
joint operation or action
n
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Synonyms:
altruism
Antonyms:
egocentrism
,
egoism
,
self-centeredness
,
self-concern
,
self-interest
concern for your own interests and welfare
Type of:
unselfishness
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
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