noun · Medium SAT word

    Altruism

    selflessness; the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

    Altruism in a sentence

    Her altruism was evident in her decades of volunteer work.

    Synonyms for altruism

    • selflessness
    • generosity
    • charity

    Antonyms for altruism

    • selfishness
    • greed
    • egoism

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