altruistic

/ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/adjective

Caring about the welfare of others rather than your own; unselfish and generous.

Example sentence

“Donating half his salary to charity was a truly altruistic act.”

Typically contrasts with hidden self-interest: calling a motive "purely altruistic" often invites skepticism.

Related words

alumnusA current or former student of a school or university, of any gender.altruismUnselfish concern for the well-being of other people, without thought for oneself.amassA collection of many things gathered or heaped together.altitudeHeight above a fixed reference point, usually sea level.amazementA feeling of great surprise and wonder.alterTo change something's form or structure.