WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
self•less /ˈsɛlflɪs/USA pronunciation
adj.
self•less•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- having little concern for oneself and one's interests;
unselfish.
self•less•ness, n. [uncountable]
self•less
(self′lis),USA pronunciation adj.
self′less•ly, adv.
self′less•ness, n.
- having little or no concern for oneself, esp. with regard to fame, position, money, etc.;
unselfish.
- self + -less 1815–25
self′less•ness, n.