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selfless

/ˈselfləs/
self · less ˈself · ləs
English Definition
adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
中文释义
无私的
Significado en Español
desinteresado, altruista
한국어 뜻
이타적인, 사심 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vị tha, không vị kỷ
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Example Sentence

Her selfless act of donating the prize money to charity was widely praised.

她无私地将奖金捐给慈善机构的行为受到了广泛赞誉。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
self(self)+less(none) → selfless, unselfish.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “selfless”?

  1. A selfish
  2. B altruistic
  3. C greedy
  4. D ambitious
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B — altruistic. “selfless” means adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ devotion to the sick made her beloved by the whole town.

  1. A greedy
  2. B selfless
  3. C selfish
  4. D cruel
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B — selfless. “selfless” means adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Common questions about “selfless”

What does “selfless” mean?

selfless — adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. In Chinese: 无私的.

How do you pronounce “selfless”?

selfless is pronounced /ˈselfləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: self · less.

How do you use “selfless” in a sentence?

Her selfless act of donating the prize money to charity was widely praised. (她无私地将奖金捐给慈善机构的行为受到了广泛赞誉。)

What are synonyms for “selfless”?

altruistic, unselfish, benevolent, generous — all close in meaning to selfless (adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others).

Is “selfless” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. selfless appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “selfless”?

self(self)+less(none) → selfless, unselfish.

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