unselfish
/ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ/
un · self · ish
ʌn · ˈsɛl · fɪʃ
English Definition
adj. putting others'' needs before one''s own
Significado en Español
desinteresado, altruista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vị tha, không ích kỷ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unselfish”:
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A
selfish
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B
greedy
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C
self-centered
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D
altruistic
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D — altruistic.
“unselfish” means adj. putting others'' needs before one''s own
Common questions about “unselfish”
What does “unselfish” mean?
unselfish — adj. putting others'' needs before one''s own. In Chinese: 无私的.
How do you pronounce “unselfish”?
unselfish is pronounced /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · self · ish.
Is “unselfish” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unselfish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
