Unselfishnesses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A quality characterized by a lack of selfishness and a willingness to put others’ needs before one's own
2. The state of being generous and concerned for the well-being of others rather than focusing solely on oneself
3. An attitude marked by selflessness and a dedication to acting in the interest of others over personal gain

Etymology: This is a plural form, so it needs only a brief note. "Unselfishnesses" is the plural of "unselfishness", a noun built from the adjective "unselfish" with the suffix "-ness". The adjective combines "un-", a prefix meaning "not", with "selfish", and the suffix "-ness" turns the adjective into a noun for a state or quality. The suffix descends from Old English "-nes", which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots, while "un-" is inherited from the same ancestral stock as the Germanic negative prefix.

Synonyms: altruism, selflessness, generosity

Antonyms: selfishness, egoism, greed