unselfish
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unselfishly adverb
- unselfishness noun
Etymology
Origin of unselfish
Example Sentences
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About the only question regarding the Trailblazers has been with so many top players, would they be unselfish enough to share the ball with teammates?
From Los Angeles Times
You can see they really enjoy each other and are totally unselfish.
From Los Angeles Times
From unwavering confidence to an unselfish drive to coach and inspire others, BBC Sport analyses what has made Pimblett so successful.
From BBC
“You know, he’s a great kid, he’s unselfish, but we’ve got to continue to find a way to continue to make sure we get him shots.”
From Los Angeles Times
“They were a special force together — dynamic, unselfish and inspiring.”
From Los Angeles Times
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