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PRONUNCIATION OF UNSELFISHLY

unselfishly  [ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNSELFISHLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unselfishly 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 UNSELFISHLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unselfishly in the English dictionary

The definition of unselfishly in the dictionary is in a generous manner. Other definition of unselfishly is in a selfless manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNSELFISHLY


childishly
ˈtʃaɪldɪʃlɪ
dwarfishly
ˈdwɔːfɪʃlɪ
elfishly
ˈɛlfɪʃlɪ
feverishly
ˈfiːvərɪʃlɪ
fiendishly
ˈfiːndɪʃlɪ
foolishly
ˈfuːlɪʃlɪ
freakishly
ˈfriːkɪʃlɪ
huffishly
ˈhʌfɪʃlɪ
lavishly
ˈlævɪʃlɪ
oafishly
ˈəʊfɪʃlɪ
offishly
ˈɒfɪʃlɪ
raffishly
ˈræfɪʃlɪ
selfishly
ˈselfɪʃlɪ
sheepishly
ˈʃiːpɪʃlɪ
slavishly
ˈsleɪvɪʃlɪ
sluggishly
ˈslʌɡɪʃlɪ
sniffishly
ˈsnɪfɪʃlɪ
standoffishly
ˌstændˈɒfɪʃlɪ
stylishly
ˈstaɪlɪʃlɪ
wolfishly
ˈwʊlfɪʃlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNSELFISHLY

unseizable
unseized
unseldom
unselected
unselective
unselectively
unself
unselfconscious
unselfconsciously
unselfish
unselfishness
unsell
unsellable
unseminaried
unsensational
unsense
unsensible
unsensibly
unsensitised
unsensitive

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNSELFISHLY

aguishly
amateurishly
boyishly
cartoonishly
clannishly
cliquishly
coquettishly
doltishly
freshly
garishly
ghoulishly
hellishly
impishly
knavishly
mannishly
outlandishly
peevishly
skittishly
squeamishly
uppishly
waggishly

Synonyms and antonyms of unselfishly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unselfishly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNSELFISHLY

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

Translator English - Chinese

无私
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desinteresadamente
570 millions of speakers

English

unselfishly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unselfishly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أنانية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бескорыстно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

desinteressadamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিঃস্বার্থভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

généreusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak mementingkan diri sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selbstlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

利他的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이기적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unselfishly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ích kỷ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னலமின்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निःस्वार्थपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fedakarane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disinteressatamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezinteresownie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безкорисливо
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

osjälviskt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uselvisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unselfishly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSELFISHLY»

The term «unselfishly» is regularly used and occupies the 67.070 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSELFISHLY» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNSELFISHLY»

Discover the use of unselfishly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unselfishly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Golden Rule Workbook
Stingy - “I am unselfishly giving when it's within God's will and this unselfish giving makes me feel good and fills me with a deep inner peace and security.” “ When it's within God's will, I generously give and share what I have with others.
Jon Peniel, Jean D'Esprit, 2000
2
The Lost Teachings of Atlantis: & the Children of the Law of One
“Father, I don't know if you remember, but a year or so ago, we discussed how one could know when they are selfishly or Unselfishly loving someone.” “No. I don't remember. But I know you always speak the truth now Peniel. What do you  ...
Jon Peniel, 1997
3
The Naked Truth: My Life in the Form of Poetry
Unselfishly. Selfish. Death defying gongs ensnared my peaceful thoughts as they traveled through graceful pastures. This could be called entrapment because she knows all to well what she is doing. The casuality of it all –the convenience of ...
Jules Ferguson, 2010
4
Unbridled
Unselfishly. (song). Because of His love for me His Son died and set me free I hope the whole world can see He did it unselfishly Because of my love for you I do all the things I do I hope you all can see I do it unselfishly As soon as you each  ...
CC Miller, 2014
5
Changes of the Mind: Thoughts with Sober Conclusions
You've been by my side To care for all my needs Gave from your heart unselfishly Always by my side assisting me If there was ever a cause Never a moment did you think of yourself Never hesitate to come nor pause Your concerns for others ...
Roberta M. Heck, 2008
6
Kant: Political Writings
even to comprehend how anyone can be aware of having neatly set apart his actual desire for happiness and thus of having fulfilled his duty completely unselfishly.' I shall answer the last point first. I willingly concede that no-one can have ...
Immanuel Kant, H. S. Reiss, 1991
7
Joy As We Go
Unselfishly. Give. Time is measured by the deeds that we do And the joy that we give. Time is not measured by the number of Years that we live. Each day that we live brings a chance to each one To love to the fullest, leaving nothing undone.
Elizabeth J. Bodiford, 2001
8
Practical Philosophy
I readily grant that no one can become aware with certainty of having performed his duty quite unselfishly; for that belongs to inner experience, and to this consciousness of his state of soul there would have to belong a perfecdy clear ...
Immanuel Kant, Mary J. Gregor, 1999
9
Perpetual Peace, and Other Essays on Politics, History, and ...
I readily concede that no man can with certainty be conscious of having performed his duty altogether unselfishly. For this is a matter of inner experience, and such an awareness of one's state of mind [Seelenzustandes] would involve an ...
Immanuel Kant, Ted Humphrey, 1983
10
Collected Works Of J. Krishnamurti (Vol - Iii) (The Mirror ...
Question: What is the wisest step to take to understand oneself most unselfishly? Krishnamurti: Do you think there are two ways of understanding oneself, selfishly and unselfishly? You just understand yourself, not selfishly or unselfishly.
J. Krishnamurti, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNSELFISHLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unselfishly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Market House Records Community Commitment
We owe so much to people like Martha who contributed unselfishly to the development of our community. Her unbridled enthusiasm and commitment to our ... «Up & Coming Weekly, Jul 15»
2
The Ashes 2015: Peter Nevill unselfishly accepts Brad Haddin …
PETER Nevill says he is resigned to an understanding that Brad Haddin will simply resume his place as Australia's No. 1 wicketkeeper for the third Ashes Test at ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Girls HS Roundup: Riley scores 100 goals 'unselfishly' for Old …
She's an unselfish player.” Riley joins teammates Bailey Truesdale and Mikayla Demanche in the 100-goal club. “I knew Bailey would get there, but I wasn't sure ... «SouthCoastToday.com, May 15»
4
Talek Butler is 'Uniondale Knight,' an unselfish player who does the …
Talek Butler plays unselfishly on the basketball court. He takes charges. He boxes out for rebounds. He sets screens for teammates. Those are among the ... «Newsday, Mar 15»
5
Dan's Papers Unselfishly Opposes Helicopters in Springs
East Hampton Town is up to HERE with noisy helicopters landing at East Hampton Airport, and now the town has a proposal on the table to limit them. Beginning ... «Dan's Papers, Feb 15»
6
Unselfishly Coming to the Service of the Community
In it the narrator makes a statement that sums up the work of ECS today: “Whenever a calamity occurs, the ham operator courageously and unselfishly comes to ... «Mountain News, Jan 15»
7
LeRoy R. Rossell Jr., 56, 30-year volunteer firefighter, gave time and …
He gave unselfishly of his time and talents to his family, friends and community, always placing others before himself. Fond memories will always remain in our ... «Port City Daily, Oct 14»
8
Broderick, McCardell unselfishly team for Taft softball success
Broderick, McCardell unselfishly team for Taft softball success. Story · Comments · Image (2). Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size ... «Lincoln City News Guard, Apr 14»
9
Lobo basketball notebook: Is UNM playing too unselfishly?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It isn't that the Lobos are trying to pass the buck on some of their offensive lulls this season. It's just that they've got caught up a few ... «ABQ Journal, Dec 13»
10
How-To Listen Selfishly To Unselfishly Lead Change
In the course of interviewing dozens of Café Impact social entrepreneurs from multiple continents working on a multiplicity of issues using a myriad of social ... «Huffington Post, Aug 13»

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