altruistic
intermediateB2/ælˈtruːɪstɪk/ · al-tru-is-tic
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Meanings
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
دوسروں کی بھلائی کے لیے بے لوث فکر کرنا؛ بے خودی.
نیک نیتی
Nek Neeti
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Common Collocations
- altruistic behavior
- altruistic actions
- altruistic motives
Example Sentences
His altruistic nature made him volunteer at the shelter every week.
اس کی نیک نیتی کی فطرت نے اسے ہر ہفتے پناہ گاہ میں رضا کار بننے پر مجبور کیا.
Is ki nek neeti ki fitrat ne use har haftay panahgah mein raza kar banne par majboor kiya.
Many altruistic individuals dedicate their lives to helping others in need.
بہت سے خیر خواہ افراد اپنی زندگیاں ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرنے کے لیے وقف کر دیتے ہیں.
Bohat se khairkhwah afrad apni zindagiyan zarurat mandon ki madad karne ke liye waqf kar dete hain.
She was known for her altruistic acts, often giving away her time and resources.
اس کی بے لوثی کے اعمال کے لیے اسے جانا جاتا تھا، جو اکثر اپنا وقت اور وسائل نچھاور کرتی تھی.
Us ki be-loathi ke aamaal ke liye use jaana jaata tha, jo aksar apna waqt aur wasail nichaawar karti thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'altruistic' as 'all true,' reflecting true concern for others.
Imagine a person donating their time to help the less fortunate.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائے۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaye.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live looking at the one for whom we could die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بنے آدم کا اپنے ہمدردی کا یہی قرآن ہے۔
Bany Adam ka apne hamdardi ka yehi Quran hai.
The true essence of humanity is in its compassion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "altruista" — other
First known use: 19th century
The term 'altruistic' comes from the French 'altruisme,' derived from the Latin 'alter' meaning 'other.' It has been used since the 19th century to denote behavior that is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others.