altruistic

/ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/adjective

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

Example sentences

“Donating half his salary to charity was a truly altruistic act.”
“Altruistic neighbors shoveled the snow from every driveway on our street.”

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

Synonyms for altruistic

selfless
unselfish
generous
charitable
humanitarian

Antonyms

selfish
self-serving

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