Meaning of unselfishness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    unselfishness

    Definitions

    1. the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others

    Examples

    • « rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. acting generously

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