Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Generous or altruistic.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Not selfish; not unduly attached to one's own interest; generous; regardful of others.

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  • adjective Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective not greedy
  • adjective disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

Etymologies

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un- +‎ selfish.

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