🔄 Synonyms of "Selflessness"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruismnoun | Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness. |
| self-sacrificenoun | The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Selflessness"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| egocentrismnoun | The constant following of one's egotistical desires to an extreme. |
| egoismnoun | The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind. |
| self-interestnoun | One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. |
| self-centerednessnoun | The state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself. |
| self-concernnoun | attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means) |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Selflessness"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-sacrificenoun | The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others. |
| altruismnoun | Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness. |
| self-denialnoun | Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others. |
| caringnoun | The act of one who cares. |
| satisfactionnoun | A fulfilment of a need or desire. |
| dedicationnoun | (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. |
| devotionnoun | (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted. |
| disinterestnoun | An absence of interest (attention or curiosity). |
| unselfishnessnoun | The state of being unselfish. |
| selffulnessnoun | The quality of being selfful. |
| selfnessnoun | Egotism. |
| selfishnessnoun | The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others. |
| servicelessnessnoun | The quality of being serviceless. |
| selfhoodnoun | (philosophy, psychology) State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality. |
| compassionlessnessnoun | The quality, state, or condition of being compassionless; uncompassion. |
| spiritlessnessnoun | The state or quality of being spiritless. |
| elsenessnoun | The quality of being something else. |
| simple-heartednessnoun | The state or quality of being simple-hearted; guilelessness, sincerity, lack of sophistication. |
| self-willednessnoun | The quality of being self-willed. |
| spacelessnessnoun | The quality of being spaceless. |
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