different between altruistic vs benevolent
altruistic
English
Etymology
From altruist +? -ic. See altruism.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?æl.t?u??s.t?k/
- (US) IPA(key): /?æl.t?u??s.t?k/
- (nonstandard) IPA(key): /??l.t?u??s.t?k/
- Rhymes: -?st?k
Adjective
altruistic (comparative more altruistic, superlative most altruistic)
- Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
- His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.
Synonyms
- (regardful of others): beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless, unselfish
Antonyms
- (regardful of others): egoistic, misanthropic, selfish
Derived terms
- altruistic filicide
- altruistically
Related terms
- altruism
- altruist
Translations
Further reading
- Altruism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
- ultraistic
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benevolent
English
Etymology
From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevol?ns ("well wishing"). Displaced native Old English welwillende.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /b??n?v?l?nt/
Adjective
benevolent (comparative more benevolent, superlative most benevolent)
- Having a disposition to do good.
- Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
- Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
- Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
Antonyms
- malevolent
Derived terms
- benevolently
- benevolentness
Related terms
Translations
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