Unselfish Definition

unselfish
adjective
  1. disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
  2. not greedy

"Unselfish" in song lyrics

See how unselfish is used in real songs:

  • "the LOVE on my 12 inch is a LOVE that's unselfish"
    Visionaries — If You Can't Say Love

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