UNSELFISHLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

unselfishly

adverb

Definition of unselfishly

as in selflessly

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Recent Examples of unselfishly Dumfries cut inside and unselfishly rolled it across for Inter captain Lautaro Martínez to score one of the easiest goals of his career, tapping it into an empty net from three yards out. — ABC News, 13 May 2026 Help us and give us strength with the same courage and bravery my brother had, to unselfishly serve our country well. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026 Before the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick challenged his group to play unselfishly. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 Nor from showing how Bull unselfishly and painfully gets in the way when preventing Sterling from mounting his beloved Honey. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

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Drew was selflessly devoted to making his community and this nation safer.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Tillman selflessly and patriotically sacrificed his life serving our country.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of selflessly

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In a season that can graciously be described as gloomy, right-hander Randy Dobnak has been a bright spot for the Royals.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles is an ideal locale for such soul-searching, and being a stranger in a strange land — who finds other strangers there, too — forms a poignant, effective allegory (that’s also graciously restrained).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of graciously

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Wagoner eventually recovers and the two cheerfully finish the song to applause.

— Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
At the top end, suites are spacious and cheerfully appointed, with smartly outfitted living rooms, double sinks in the bathrooms, robes, and patterned ceramics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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