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in a way that involves caring about others and helping them, despite not gaining anything by doing this: They deserve a lot of credit for their unpaid, altruistically motivated work. Those who contributed their time acted altruistically and not selfishly. See. altruistic. Fewer examples.
showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself: I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity. Synonym. selfless approving. Opposites. egocentric. egoistic. self-centred UK disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
: having or showing an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. altruistic acts/motives. a generous and altruistic person. Yet many of the most important institutions in our society—the fine arts, NGOs, humanitarian charities—depend on the generosity of wealthy citizens with altruistic impulses. Jonathan Kay. b.
1. : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. charitable acts motivated purely by altruism. 2. : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species. Did you know? Altruism Has Roots in Latin and French.
adjective. unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others ( egoistic ). Synonyms: unselfish, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, charitable. Antonyms: mean, selfish, self-centered. Animal Behavior. of or relating to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives.
Someone who is altruistic always puts others first. An altruistic firefighter risks his life to save another's life, while an altruistic mom gives up the last bite of pie so her kid will be happy.
adjective. If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself. ...motives and ambitions that are not entirely altruistic. Synonyms: selfless, generous, humanitarian, charitable More Synonyms of altruistic. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
