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You've got to be dedicated and throw yourself into parts and auditions in a way that is completely selfless.
Sophie Kennedy Clark

Meaning of "selfless" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELFLESS

selfless  [ˈsɛlflɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELFLESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Selfless is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SELFLESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of selfless in the English dictionary

The definition of selfless in the dictionary is having little concern for one's own interests.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELFLESS


beefless
ˈbiːflɪs
beliefless
bɪˈliːflɪs
briefless
ˈbriːflɪs
cuffless
ˈkʌflɪs
hoofless
ˈhuːflɪs
lifeless
ˈlaɪflɪs
proofless
ˈpruːflɪs
reliefless
rɪˈliːflɪs
roofless
ˈruːflɪs
strifeless
ˈstraɪflɪs
stuffless
ˈstʌflɪs
tariffless
ˈtærɪflɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELFLESS

self-willed
self-winding
self-worship
self-worth
selfdom
selfheal
selfhood
selfie
selfish
selfishly
selfishness
selfism
selfist
selflessly
selflessness
selfness
selfsame
selfsameness
selfward
selfwards

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELFLESS

bless
bottomless
calfless
chiefless
endless
formless
griefless
homeless
hopeless
leafless
less
much less
nevertheless
regardless
skiffless
stainless
topless
turfless
unless
wireless

Synonyms and antonyms of selfless in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SELFLESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «selfless» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of selfless

Translation of «selfless» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELFLESS

Find out the translation of selfless to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of selfless from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «selfless» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无私的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desinteresado
570 millions of speakers

English

selfless
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नि: स्वार्थ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نكران الذات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самоотверженный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

altruísta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নি: স্বার্থ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

désintéressé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak berkhayal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selbstlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無私無欲の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이타적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tanpa pamrih
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vị tha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னலமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निःस्वार्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özverili
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

altruista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezinteresowny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самовіддану
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

altruistă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανιδιοτελής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onbaatsugtige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

osjälviska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uselvisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of selfless

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELFLESS»

The term «selfless» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.616 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELFLESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «selfless» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «selfless» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about selfless

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10 QUOTES WITH «SELFLESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word selfless.
1
Mortimer Adler
Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless.
2
Edward Albert
Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.
3
Sylvia Mathews Burwell
Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbors.
4
Jenna Bush
I'm sure there were times when I wish I had thought, 'Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad,' but our parents didn't raise us to think about them. They're very selfless and they wanted us to have as normal of a college life as possible. So really, we didn't think of any repercussions.
5
Richard Carmona
A grateful world, nation and cadre of surgeons general who followed in his shadow are forever indebted to Surgeon General Koop's wisdom, fortitude, integrity and selfless service.
6
Ricardo Antonio Chavira
My son's the most precious thing to me; he's changed me from being selfish to selfless.
7
Sophie Kennedy Clark
You've got to be dedicated and throw yourself into parts and auditions in a way that is completely selfless.
8
Chelsea Clinton
Caricatured as navel-gazers, Millennials are said to live for their 'likes' and status updates. But the young people I know often leverage social media in selfless ways.
9
Katherine Dunn
Perhaps the strongest evidence that women have as broad and deep a capacity for physical aggression as men is anecdotal. And as with men, this capacity has expressed itself in acts from the brave to the brutal, the selfless to the senseless.
10
Scott Eastwood
My mother taught me to be honest, to be selfless, and to touch people in a positive way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELFLESS»

Discover the use of selfless in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to selfless and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Selfless Mind: Personality, Consciousness and Nirvana in ...
This careful analysis of early Buddhist thought opens out a perspective in which no permanent Self is accepted, but a rich analysis of changing and potent mental processes is developed.
Peter Harvey, 2013
2
Selfless Persons: Imagery and Thought in Theravada Buddhism
This book explains the Buddhist doctrine of annattá ("not-self"), which denies the existence of any self, soul, or enduring essence in man.
Steven Collins, 1990
3
The Selfless Gene: Living with God and Darwin
This book offers the prospect of reconciliation between what are seen as two opposing worldviews.
Charles Foster, 2010
4
Selfless
There are no words. When his father, the acclaimed writer, is accused of stealing the books that made him famous, Jon's family implodes once and for all, and he must set off in search of what has been lost.
David Michael Slater, 2009
5
The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the ...
" Philip Yancy In this short work, Henri Nouwen offers a penetrating reflection on the challenge of the spiritual life, especially the call to imitate Christ's example of "downward mobility.
Henri Nouwen, 2011
6
How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered World
In this third book from the Faithful Families series, How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered World, Dave Stone continues to share his practical, conversational, and humorous approach to the challenges of building a strong spiritual ...
Dave Stone, 2013
7
Great Lives: Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication
" The Bible gives a much more accurate picture of the Moses God used in such remarkable ways, Charles Swindoll paints a portrait of the biblical Moses in this fascinating look into the heart and mind of Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication.
Charles Swindoll, 2009
8
Selfless
The Trek series should be read in the following order: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5, Book 1.5, Book 5.5. We apologize for any confusion, however, we cannot change the name of a title after it has been released!
Sherri L. King, 2009
9
Uniquely Human: The Evolution of Speech, Thought, and ...
Uniquely Human will stimulate fresh thought and controversy on the basic question of how we came to be.
Philip Lieberman, 1993
10
How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me-First World
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Leslie Vernick, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELFLESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term selfless is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Selfless Boy Uses Make-A-Wish To Bring Free Food Truck To His …
“When I was sick, people brought me food from our church, and it was really nice of them,” Lucas told the news outlet. “It kinda got me thinking about my ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
'Selfless' Grandad Died Trying To Save Swimmers
Tributes have been paid to a "selfless and brave" grandfather who died after trying to rescue two teenage girls who got into difficulty swimming in Cardigan Bay, ... «Sky News, Jul 15»
3
This selfless bride staged the perfect engagement for her best …
Any wedding guest would know better to upstage the bride (and groom!) on their special day yet this newly-wed couple are probably the most selfless duo to tie ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
4
Children Of Asian Immigrants Share The Incredibly Selfless
Starting a new life in a new country isn't easy. But when it comes to their children, many Asian immigrants will do just that in hopes of giving them a better life. «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
5
Crash victim Sue McLeod 'selfless person'
His mum was the most selfless person he knew, he said. "She genuinely cared about every single person she met. Genuinely, really cared." Born in England ... «Waikato Times, Jun 15»
6
Selfless students donate their $8000 savings to help principal pay …
A group of selfless students have chosen to donate all of the savings they made for a class trip in order to help their principal pay for her cancer treatment. «Mirror.co.uk, May 15»
7
Selfless Jacksonville teen surprised with Crayola gifts after helping …
The “splash of Crayola color” was recognition of Rayanna's selfless attitude as she helped her family endure the worst time of their lives. For seven years her ... «Florida Times-Union, May 15»
8
Warwick lax standout selfless on, off field
Warwick lacrosse standout Kat Orlowski is the ultimate team player when she's not doing all kinds of selfless things off the field. JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ/TIMES ... «Times Herald-Record, Apr 15»
9
Ben Kingsley Becomes Ryan Reynolds in 'Selfless' Trailer
Matthew Goode is not to be trusted, and the first trailer for science fiction thriller Selfless underscores that pretty implicitly. Ben Kingsley is the sucker — I mean, ... «Hollywood Reporter, Mar 15»
10
Slye family, friends starting Selfless Selfie campaign to honor lost …
They call it a Selfless Selfie. And as I wrote in the story, the concept is simple: Do a kind deed for someone, write it down beginning with the phrase “I honored ... «Roanoke Times, Feb 15»

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