selfless

Everyday

1. A selfless person thinks about other people's needs and happiness more than their own. tree →
2. A selfless act is something done to help others without wanting anything back. tree →

In the lessons

A word of ethics, stories and religious education: heroes, nurses, firefighters and saints are praised for selfless acts. It tells the reader a character puts others first. In assemblies and church, selfless love and service are taught as good things. Phrases: «a selfless act», «selfless love», «selfless service».

Examples

• The firefighter's selfless courage saved the family. tree →
• Mum is selfless; she always gives us the bigger slice. tree →
• Giving your lunch to the hungry boy was a selfless thing to do. tree →
• Nurses did selfless work during the long winter of illness. tree →
• Christians believe Jesus showed selfless love. tree →
• Her selfless help at the food bank was thanked in assembly. tree →

Note

The noun is «selflessness», the adverb «selflessly». Trap: the opposite is «selfish», not «selfful». Selfless does not mean having no self; it means not putting yourself first. Being selfless does not mean letting others hurt you.