selfless act
nounUK /ˈsɛlfləs ækt/
US /ˈsɛlfləs ækt/
A selfless act is something kind you do to help someone else without wanting anything back.
Giving his lunch to a hungry classmate was a selfless act.
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2. A brave action that puts other people's safety before your own.
The firefighter's selfless act saved the family from the fire.
3. Giving up something you want so someone else can have it.
Letting her little brother have the last cookie was a selfless act.
4. Doing a helpful job for others without asking for a reward.
Cleaning the park for free was a selfless act by the neighbors.