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unselfishness
[/ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/]
noun
altruísmo
1.
the quality of being unselfish; concern for others rather than for oneself; selflessness
Her unselfishness in helping those in need is admirable.
Seu altruísmo em ajudar os necessitados é admirável.
2.
the act of putting others' interests before one's own
The doctor's unselfishness during the pandemic saved many lives.
O altruísmo do médico durante a pandemia salvou muitas vidas.
Synonyms
selflessness
altruism
generosity
benevolence
magnanimity
disinterestedness
Antonyms
selfishness
egoism
greed
self-interest
narcissism
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
altruísmo
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
generosidade
sometimes used as a more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
altruísmo
preferred formal term
Portugal
altruísmo
standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
put others first
give of oneself
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
putting the needs of others before your own
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