unselfish

adjective (unselfish)

«unselfish» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Thinking about other people's needs and happy to share or help, not only thinking of yourself. tree →

In the lessons

A character and values word. In ethics lessons and stories, unselfish acts are praised: sharing lunch, letting a younger child go first. In The Wind in the Willows Rat is unselfish when he takes Mole home though he wants to get back. In team games an unselfish player passes the ball.

Examples

It was unselfish of her to share her sweets. tree →
An unselfish player passes to a teammate in a better place. tree →
Ratty was unselfish and turned back for Mole. tree →
He made an unselfish choice to help his sister. tree →
Volunteers do unselfish work. tree →
Be unselfish and let others have a turn. tree →

Note

Adjective; adverb «unselfishly»; noun «unselfishness». Opposite: selfish. Similar: generous, kind.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «unselfish» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«unselfish» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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