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Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake at night nursing a baby, spending their time and money on less-than-grateful teenagers, or preparing meals, moms continuously put others before themselves.
Charles Stanley

Meaning of "selflessly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELFLESSLY

selflessly  [ˈsɛlfləslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELFLESSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Selflessly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SELFLESSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

selflessly

Altruism

Altruism or selflessness is the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures and a core aspect of various religious traditions and secular worldviews, though the concept of "others" toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism or selflessness is the opposite of selfishness. Altruism can be distinguished from feelings of loyalty. Pure altruism consists of sacrificing something for someone other than the self with no expectation of any compensation or benefits, either direct, or indirect. Much debate exists as to whether "true" altruism is possible. The theory of psychological egoism suggests that no act of sharing, helping or sacrificing can be described as truly altruistic, as the actor may receive an intrinsic reward in the form of personal gratification. The validity of this argument depends on whether intrinsic rewards qualify as "benefits." The term altruism may also refer to an ethical doctrine that claims that individuals are morally obliged to benefit others.

Definition of selflessly in the English dictionary

The definition of selflessly in the dictionary is in a selfless manner.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELFLESSLY


aimlessly
ˈeɪmləslɪ
carelessly
ˈkɛələslɪ
effortlessly
ˈɛfətləslɪ
endlessly
ˈɛndləslɪ
fabulously
ˈfæbjʊləslɪ
flawlessly
ˈflɔːləslɪ
hopelessly
ˈhəʊpləslɪ
lifelessly
ˈlaɪfləslɪ
marvellously
ˈmɑːvələslɪ
mercilessly
ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ
meticulously
məˈtɪkjʊləslɪ
miraculously
mɪˈrækjʊləslɪ
needlessly
ˈniːdləslɪ
recklessly
ˈrekləslɪ
relentlessly
rɪˈlɛntləslɪ
ridiculously
rɪˈdɪkjʊləslɪ
seamlessly
ˈsiːmləslɪ
shamelessly
ˈʃeɪmləslɪ
tirelessly
ˈtaɪələslɪ
wordlessly
ˈwɜːdləslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELFLESSLY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELFLESSLY

artlessly
blamelessly
breathlessly
ceaselessly
doubtlessly
expressly
faultlessly
fearlessly
fruitlessly
grossly
helplessly
listlessly
mindlessly
noiselessly
painlessly
ruthlessly
senselessly
soundlessly
spotlessly
thoughtlessly
timelessly

Synonyms and antonyms of selflessly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «selflessly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELFLESSLY

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

Translator English - Chinese

无私
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desinteresadamente
570 millions of speakers

English

selflessly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नि: स्वार्थ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أنانية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самоотверженно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

desinteressadamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিঃস্বার্থভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

désintéressée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanpa mementingkan diri sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selbstlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無私無欲で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Selflessly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vị tha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னலமின்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निस्वार्थीपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özveriyle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disinteressatamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezinteresownie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самовіддано
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

altruist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανιδιοτελώς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onbaatsugtig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

selflessly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uselvisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of selflessly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELFLESSLY»

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «SELFLESSLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word selflessly.
1
Steve Buyer
Twenty-five million veterans are living among us today. These men and women selflessly set aside their civilian lives to put on the uniform and serve us.
2
Kirsten Gillibrand
The brave men and women who have served - and those who continue to serve - our armed forces have selflessly sacrificed for our nation, and we owe it to them to provide the best services and protections available when they're overseas and after they return home.
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Charles Stanley
Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake at night nursing a baby, spending their time and money on less-than-grateful teenagers, or preparing meals, moms continuously put others before themselves.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELFLESSLY»

Discover the use of selflessly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to selflessly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Meditating Selflessly: Practical Neural Zen
Based on the Zen philosophy about focusing away from the self, a guide to "neural Zen" meditative practices draws on recent findings in brain research to outline recommendations for various methods of pursuing a balanced, selfless state of ...
James H. Austin, 2011
2
Philosophy of the Buddha: An Introduction
Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha.
Christopher Gowans, 2004
3
Faith and Law: How Religious Traditions from Calvinism to ...
As long as one acts selflessly regardless of any personal loss or gain, one may be guided by considerations of the general good and make exceptions to a moral law in the light of relevant experience. At the same time, classical Hindu ethics is  ...
Robert F. Cochran, 2008
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Spacecruiser Inquiry
You don't love food selflessly, do you? No one loves food selflessly. When you love food, you want to have it, fill your stomach with it. It is especially difficult to love other people selflessly. Even if you have some degree of selfless love for ...
A. H. Almaas, 2002
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Backpacker
Selflessly. What. have. you. done. lately. for. the. trails. and. backcountry. you. use ? WORK ON THAT TAN AND HELP A TRAIL! Get out. aviewfromhere. 'm still amazed at their perseverance in those adverse conditions. It wasn't the fact that ...
6
Working Out in Japan: Shaping the Female Body in Tokyo ...
Selfishly. Skinny. or. Selflessly. Starving. 6. When I asked members at both clubs the question, "Why do you work out?" the answers varied: to lose weight, to relax, to alleviate pain, to build body strength, to enjoy sports. But by far the most ...
Laura Spielvogel, 2003
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An Introduction to the Law of Trusts
So you incur all the duties associated with the latter—duties not only to safeguard the property, but also to manage and invest it, deploy it as instructed in favour of the beneficiaries in turn, promote the objects' interests selflessly and avoid ...
Simon Gardner, 2011
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The Divine Secret of Nothing
This spiritual blossom of selfless love is what God desires, for Love that loves selflessly desires to be loved selflessly. St. Teresa of Avila clarifies this reasoning : “...And, as He refuses to force our will, He takes what we give Him but does not ...
Vincent Morales, 2010
9
Raising Bilingual-biliterate Children in Monolingual Cultures
She worked selflessly to rear not only bilingual-biliterate children, but well- rounded, intelligent and compassionate individuals who are all very likely to make this troubled world a more humane place in which to live. The children themselves ...
Stephen J. Caldas, 2006
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Making Sense of Sex: Responsible Decision Making for Young ...
You might, therefore, want to ponder this particular motivation in the light of the quality of your overall relationship. Another important issue here is whether we are giving selflessly or without a self. This is not always an easy distinction to make.
Lecturer in History Michael Duffy, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELFLESSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term selflessly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Here's the secret behind a loving and long-lasting relationship!
“But if one partner acts selflessly and the other partner exploits them by acting selfishly, the humble partner loses out,” said Van Tongeren in the study published ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Barry Davis Ryan: Young drowning victim selflessly died trying to …
Tragic triple drowning victim Barry Davis Ryan selflessly died for love, mourners at his funeral mass heard today. In a touching tribute, his uncle Danny Kelly said ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
3
Is your medication affecting your MORALS? Antidepressants make …
Antidepressants made people behave more selflessly, while drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease made them more selfish, the researchers found. For the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Deborah Lombard Ryall gave selflessly as caregiver to a friend
Lombard Ryall's sister, Shelia Martin, is in awe of her selfless service. “She has a good rapport with people no matter who they are. She volunteers her time and ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»
5
Weed High School recognizes many in community "who gave …
This year's decision, according to information from the school, “was difficult as there have been many people and entities who gave selflessly and sacrificially for ... «Mount Shasta Herald, Jun 15»
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Students encourage each other to live selflessly at Phoebus …
Students encourage each other to live selflessly at Phoebus graduation. Phoebus High School 2015 graduation ceremony. The 2015 class of Phoebus High ... «Daily Press, Jun 15»
7
Rats act selflessly to save each other from harm
Here's something to warm the heart. Scientists have found animals displaying great empathy, even forgoing selfish advantage to help others. Specifically, rats. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Penn State signee selflessly gave away gold medal at track meet
Penn State signee Saquon Barkley won the gold medal in the 100-meter finals of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Track and Field Championships last ... «Yahoo Sports, May 15»
9
Hatch gives selflessly
Melanie Hatch wears many hats in her household. She's a teacher, mentor, playmate, cook and chauffeur as well a crisis care provider. Despite the diverse ... «Marshalltown Times Republican, May 15»
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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade Likely to Selflessly Opt Out of Contract
Arguably the best player to sport a Miami Heat uniform, Dwyane Wade has spent his entire career in South Beach and is, without a doubt, a future Hall-of-Famer. «RantSports, May 15»

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