English · Adjectives
altruistic
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
[/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/]
selflessly caring
Advancedadjective
Definition
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic decision to donate a kidney to a stranger amazed everyone who heard about it.
Her altruistic decision to donate a kidney to a stranger amazed everyone who heard about it.
Etymology
From Italian 'altrui' (somebody else), coined by philosopher Auguste Comte.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in psychology, ethics, and discussions of motivation.