selflessness

ˈsɛlfləsnəs
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Translation of selflessness from English into Dutch

Noun

altruism

quality of putting others' needs before your own
  • Her selflessness was evident when she donated her savings.Haar onbaatzuchtigheid was duidelijk toen ze haar spaargeld doneerde.
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Synonyms and analogies of selflessness in English

Examples of selflessness in a sentence

  • The award recognized her selflessness in the community.

Translations of "selflessness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
onbaatzuchtigheidnf.

Volunteering in disaster areas calls for a courageous spirit and selflessness.

Vrijwilligerswerk in rampgebieden vraagt om een moedig karakter en veel onbaatzuchtigheid.

Heroes raise up the community by showing bravery and selflessness.

Helden tillen de gemeenschap op door hun moed en onbaatzuchtigheid te tonen.

Every giver understands the importance of selflessness in everyday life.

Elke gever begrijpt hoe belangrijk onbaatzuchtigheid is in het dagelijks leven.

Her dedication to helping others is the epitome of selflessness.

Haar inzet om anderen te helpen is het toonbeeld van onbaatzuchtigheid.

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Other translations for selflessness:

  • belangeloosheidnf.
  • zelfloosheid

selflessness: Examples and translations in context

Volunteering for hazardous activity during emergencies shows great courage and selflessness.

Vrijwillig gevaarlijk werk doen tijdens noodsituaties getuigt van enorme moed en onbaatzuchtigheid.

The volunteers helped the community in a spirit of selflessness and care.

De vrijwilligers hielpen de gemeenschap in een geest van onbaatzuchtigheid en zorg.

Having a child often means crossing the threshold into a different selflessness.

Een kind krijgen betekent vaak een drempel overschrijden naar een andere onbaatzuchtigheid.

The parable ended with a lesson on humility and selflessness.

De gelijkenis eindigde met een les over nederigheid en onbaatzuchtigheid.

Connections of the heart inspire acts of kindness and selflessness in people.

Verbondenheid van het hart inspireert mensen tot daden van vriendelijkheid en onbaatzuchtigheid.

She acted with pure selflessness, helping strangers without expecting anything back.

Ze handelde uit pure onbaatzuchtigheid en hielp vreemden zonder iets terug te verwachten.

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