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act selflessly

[/ækt ˈselfləsli/]
verb phrase
agir desinteressadamente
1. to perform actions without concern for personal gain or benefit; to act with altruism and generosity
She decided to act selflessly by donating her inheritance to charity.
Ela decidiu agir desinteressadamente doando sua herança para caridade.
2. to prioritize others' needs and well-being over one's own interests
He acted selflessly when he gave up his promotion to help a struggling colleague.
Ele agiu desinteressadamente quando abriu mão de sua promoção para ajudar um colega em dificuldades.
Synonyms
act altruisticallyact generouslyact unselfishlyhelp othersshow compassion
Antonyms
act selfishlyact egotisticallyput self firstbe self-serving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir desinteressadamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agir sem interesse próprio
alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
agir com generosidade
emphasis on generosity aspect
Portugal
agir altruisticamente
more formal, academic usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

give from the heart
put others first
work without expecting reward
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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