1. the quality of caring about others’ needs and happiness more than one’s own

Examples

• Her unselfishness was evident when she donated her entire inheritance to charity.
• The teacher’s unselfishness showed in how she stayed after school to help struggling students.
• His unselfishness made him beloved by his family and friends.
• The volunteer’s unselfishness inspired others to give back to the community.
• Parents often display remarkable unselfishness in caring for their children.
• The captain’s unselfishness led him to give up his spot on the lifeboat.