altruism

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others

Example Sentences

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

His altruism inspired many people.

Her altruism led her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.

Synonyms

selflessness, generosity, compassion, kindness

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selflessness, generosity

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selflessness, generosity, compassion

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selflessness, generosity, kindness, compassion

Antonyms

selfishness, egoism, greed

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selfishness, egoism

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selfishness, greed, egoism

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selfishness, greed

Collocations

act of altruism, pure altruism, altruism in society