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selfless
adjective self·less \ˈsel-fləs\
: having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
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First Known Use of SELFLESS
1821
SELFLESSNESS Defined for Kids
selfless
adjective self·less \ˈsel-fləs\
Definition of SELFLESS for Kids
: showing great concern for and willingness to give unselfishly to others
— self·less·ly adverb
— self·less·ness noun
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