unselfishly
For others' sake
In a way that prioritizes others' needs or welfare over one's own.
The adverb describes actions taken without regard for personal benefit: She unselfishly gave up her seat, He unselfishly shared the credit with his team.
The word carries strong positive connotation—unselfish behavior is generally admired.
Giving freely, ungrudgingly
- bigheartedGenerous and kind-spirited
- givingTransferring to another
- munificentExtravagantly generous in giving
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
bountiful · freehanded · liberal · unstinting · unsparing · magnanimous · gracious · kindhearted
Voluntary charitable gift
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- benefactorOne who gives aid
aid · relief · welfare · support · humanitarian · contribution · endowment · patronage
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- magnanimityGenerous, noble spirit
nobility · goodwill · humanitarianism · public-spirited · civic-mindedness · idealism · solidarity · cooperation
openhanded
Giving freely, ungrudgingly
- bigheartedGenerous and kind-spirited
- givingTransferring to another
- munificentExtravagantly generous in giving
lavish · bountiful · freehanded · liberal · unstinting · unsparing · magnanimous · gracious · kindhearted · indulgent
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
benefactor · aid · relief · welfare · support · humanitarian · contribution · endowment · patronage · grant
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
magnanimity · nobility · goodwill · humanitarianism · public-spirited · civic-mindedness · idealism · solidarity · cooperation · ethics
unselfishlyselfishly
In a self-centered manner
greedily · egotistically · egocentrically · acquisitively · covetously
unselfishlyinconsiderately
Without regard for others
carelessly · thoughtlessly · heedlessly · callously · indifferently