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selfless

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/ˈsɛlf.ləs/ · self-less

Having little or no concern for oneself, especially regarding fame, position, or wealth.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

altruisticunselfishself-sacrificingفداکارنفع سے عاریخود پسندی سے دور

Antonyms

selfishegotisticalself-centeredخود غرضخود پسندنفع پرست

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.

Easily Confused With

selfish:Selfless refers to a lack of self-interest, while selfish denotes a strong concern for one's own advantage.

Word Family

selflessness
nounبے غرضی

See Also

💡 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.