altruistic

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Selfless, showing concern for others' welfare without self-interest.

showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Example Sentences

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

His altruistic nature led him to help the needy.

Her altruistic nature made her volunteer at the shelter every weekend.

Synonyms

selfless, charitable, philanthropic, benevolent, generous, compassionate

Entry 1

selfless, charitable, philanthropic

Entry 2

selfless, charitable, benevolent

Entry 3

selfless, charitable, generous, compassionate, benevolent

Antonyms

selfish, greedy, egoistic, self-centered, egotistic

Entry 1

selfish, greedy, egoistic

Entry 2

selfish, egoistic, self-centered

Entry 3

selfish, greedy, egotistic

Collocations

altruistic behavior, altruistic motives, altruistic act, altruistic nature