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Unselfishness Definition & Meaning

unselfishness
noun
  1. the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; "rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins"
  2. acting generously

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  • "o henry's stories about unselfishness"
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Frequently asked questions

What does unselfishness mean?
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; "rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins" acting generously
What part of speech is unselfishness?
Unselfishness is a noun.
How many definitions does unselfishness have?
Unselfishness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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