unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish 
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
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She's a very unselfish young woman.
an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community
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He’s always had good vision and has been unselfish, but as defenders sell out even more to stop him by loading up the paint, he’s been able to find easier kickouts and passes to his teammates.
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Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Ball is an unselfish player who has showcased his skills during limited appearances on the court this season.
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On a team of superstars, Salaam was a bashful giant, deferential and unselfish to the last.
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As the other two winners would gawk during the tours of the locker room and practice facility, Rupert would hang on every word from Batum, soaking in the advice: Be unselfish … make the extra pass … play defense … don’t try to do too much … work hard.
—Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Ball is an unselfish player who has showcased his skills during limited appearances on the court this season.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
On a team of superstars, Salaam was a bashful giant, deferential and unselfish to the last.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
As the other two winners would gawk during the tours of the locker room and practice facility, Rupert would hang on every word from Batum, soaking in the advice: Be unselfish … make the extra pass … play defense … don’t try to do too much … work hard.
—Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unselfish. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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unselfish
adjective
un·self·ish
ˌən-ˈsel-fish
ˈən-
: not selfish : generous
unselfishly
adverb
unselfishness
noun
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