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Altruistically means acting in a way that involves caring about others and helping them, despite not gaining anything by doing this. See how to use this word in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.
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showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even...
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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.
Altruistic means relating to or given to altruism, which is unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of altruistic from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Altruism is unselfish interest in the welfare of others, or behavior that benefits others without harming oneself. Learn the etymology, examples, and related words of altruism from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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.
