selflessness

ˈsɛlfləsnəs
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Translation of selflessness into German

Noun

altruism

quality of putting others' needs before your own
Selbstlosigkeit Uneigennützigkeit Altruismus m
  • Her selflessness was evident when she donated her savings.Ihre Selbstlosigkeit war offensichtlich, als sie ihre Ersparnisse spendete.
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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
dieSelbstlosigkeitnf.

True graciousness often requires selflessness and a genuine interest in others.

Wahre Anmut erfordert oft Selbstlosigkeit und ein echtes Interesse an anderen.

His ultimate sacrifice inspired others to act with courage and selflessness.

Sein äußerstes Opfer inspirierte andere, mit Mut und Selbstlosigkeit zu handeln.

Uneigennützigkeitn.

The people around him appreciated his happy nature and his selflessness.

Menschen, die ihn gekannt haben, schätzten sein frohes Wesen und seine Uneigennützigkeit.

It's therefore not "selflessness".

Es ist gerade keine "Uneigennützigkeit".

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Other translations for selflessness:

  • Altruismusnm.

selflessness: Examples and translations in context

The act of selflessness can transform lives and create bonds among strangers.

Der Akt der Selbstlosigkeit kann Leben verändern und Bindungen zwischen Fremden schaffen.

In moments of despair, acts of selflessness often shine the brightest.

In Momenten der Verzweiflung leuchten Akte der Selbstlosigkeit oft am hellsten.

Heroism is sometimes found in the simplest acts of courage and selflessness.

Heldentum findet sich manchmal in den einfachsten Taten von Mut und Selbstlosigkeit.

She demonstrated her selflessness by tirelessly caring for animals at the local shelter.

Sie zeigte ihre Selbstlosigkeit, indem sie unermüdlich Tiere im örtlichen Tierheim pflegte.

The selflessness displayed by volunteers during the holidays brought joy to many families.

Die von den Freiwilligen während der Feiertage gezeigte Selbstlosigkeit brachte vielen Familien Freude.

Her selflessness in mentoring new employees demonstrated true leadership qualities.

Ihre Selbstlosigkeit bei der Einarbeitung neuer Mitarbeiter zeigte echte Führungsqualitäten.

Participating in volunteerism taught them the value of service and selflessness.

Die Teilnahme an Freiwilligenarbeit lehrte sie den Wert von Dienst und Selbstlosigkeit.

He delivered a paean for the volunteers, praising their selflessness and hard work.

Er hielt einen Lobgesang auf die Freiwilligen, lobte ihre Selbstlosigkeit und harte Arbeit.

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