unselfishness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From unselfish + -ness.

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