Unselfishness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌən-ˈsel-fish/ un·self·ish

Meaning & Definition of Unselfishness

Unselfishness (adjective)

  1. not selfish, generous

Unselfishness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being generous

    "her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage"

    similar: bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy
    related: beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, gratuity, lagniappe, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift, dissipating, squandering
    opposite: cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity
    near: conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back

Related Entry: Unselfish (adjective)

Unselfish is a different word from Unselfishness. The synonyms below are for unselfish, not for unselfishness.

  1. giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

    "an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community"

    similar: bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, openhanded, unsparing, unstinting
    related: extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic
    opposite: cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal (archaic), mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    near: mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, stinting, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unselfishness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unselfishness:

bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unselfishness

Words with the opposite meaning of Unselfishness:

cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity

Related Words for Unselfishness

beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, gratuity, lagniappe, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift, dissipating, squandering

Near Antonyms of Unselfishness

conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back

Word Forms of Unselfishness

Derived words: unselfishly (adverb), unselfishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unselfishness

First known use: 1698

Frequently Asked Questions about Unselfishness

What does "Unselfishness" mean?

"Unselfishness" means not selfish, generous. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not selfish, generous.

What is another word for "Unselfishness"?

Other words for "Unselfishness" include bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality and munificence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unselfishness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unselfishness"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unselfishness". Common alternatives include bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness and openheartedness.

What is the opposite of "Unselfishness"?

Antonyms of "Unselfishness" include cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching and selfishness. Near antonyms include conserving, economizing, economy and frugality.

How do you use "Unselfishness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unselfishness" in a sentence: "her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage".

Is "Unselfishness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unselfishness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unselfishness"?

"Unselfishness" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈsel-fish/ and divided into syllables as un·self·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Unselfishness"?

First known use: 1698.