B2adjectiverelationshipspsychology
US/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ/
UK/ʌnˈsel.fɪʃ/
caring about other people's needs more than your own
In context
It was an unselfish act to give up her seat for the old man.
He is an unselfish teammate who always passes the ball.
Her unselfish love for her children kept the family together.
Words that go with unselfish
adjective + noun
- unselfish actDonating a kidney is an unselfish act.
- unselfish loveA mother's unselfish love is hard to repay.
- unselfish motivesHer motives were unselfish; she wanted nothing in return.
- unselfish playerCoaches praise him as an unselfish player.
adverb + adjective
- totally unselfishFew people are totally unselfish.
adjective + preposition
- unselfish ofIt was very unselfish of you to help us move.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
unselfish to youCorrect: unselfish of you