selfless
intermediateB1/ˈsɛlf.ləs/ · self-less
Having little or no concern for oneself, especially regarding fame, position, or wealth.
Meanings
Having little or no concern for oneself, especially regarding fame, position, or wealth.
اپنے لئے کم یا بالکل بھی فکر نہ کرنا، خاص طور پر شہرت، حیثیت یا دولت کے بارے میں۔
بے غرض
be gharz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- selfless love
- selfless service
- selfless act
Example Sentences
She is known for her selfless contributions to the community.
وہ کمیونٹی کے لئے اپنی بے غرض شراکتوں کے لئے مشہور ہے۔
Woh community ke liye apni be gharz shrahraat ke liye mashhoor hai.
His selfless attitude inspired many around him.
اس کا بے غرض رویہ اس کے ارد گرد بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔
Us ka be gharz rawaya is ke irad gird bohat se logon ko mutasir karta hai.
In a selfless act, she donated her savings to the orphanage.
ایک بے غرض عمل میں، اس نے یتیم خانہ کو اپنی بچت عطیہ کی۔
Aik be gharz amal mein, us ne yateem khanay ko apni bachat atiya ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'less self' to remember selfless behavior.
Imagine a person giving away their belongings to help others in need.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تُو جو نہ ہو تو سب کچھ ہے بے معنی، خود کو مٹا کے ہی سب کی ہے خوشی جانا۔
Tu jo na ho to sab kuch hai be ma'ni, Khud ko mita ke hi sab ki hai khushi jana.
Without you, everything is meaningless, Only by sacrificing oneself does one find happiness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو دیا جائے وہی ملتا ہے۔
Jo diya jaye wahi milta hai.
You receive what you give.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + less" — devoid of self-interest
First known use: late 19th century
The term 'selfless' combines the word 'self', referring to one's ego or interest, with 'less' to denote a lack thereof. It has been used since the late 19th century.