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Word | Altruism |
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others / Regard for others, both natural and moral / the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. / feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness, | |
Usage | ⇒ Social workers must have altruism ⇒ Social workers must have altruism concern for the needs and feelings of other people above ones own; the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others ⇒ A few skimpy corporate pensions were paid, but they were offered as much as departure incentives designed to promote business efficiency as expressions of altruism. —— W. Andrew Achenbaum, Wilson Quarterly, Spring 26 ⇒ some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism |
Synonyms | benevolence, philanthropy, unselfishness, charity, generosity, goodwill, selflessness, magnanimity, kindness, beneficence, charitableness, humanitarianism, humanity, self-sacrifice, bountifulness, disinterestedness, grace, greatheartedness, munificence, kindliness, |
Antonyms | selfishness, egoism, conceit, egocentrism, egotism, self-interest, avarice, greed, greediness, pride, self-centeredness, self-concern, vanity, arrogance, assumption, assurance, atrocity, boastfulness, boasting, complacency, |
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