different between thoughtful vs selfless

thoughtful

English

Etymology

From Middle English tho?tful, thohtful, equivalent to thought +? -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /????tf?l/, /????tf?l/
  • (General American) enPR: thôt’f?l, IPA(key): /???tf?l/
  • (cotcaught merger) enPR: thät’f?l, IPA(key): /???tf?l/

Adjective

thoughtful (comparative more thoughtful, superlative most thoughtful)

  1. Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
    Synonyms: thoughty, carefully, detail oriented
  2. Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
    Synonyms: thoughty, considerate, attentive, caring

Antonyms

  • thoughtless

Derived terms

  • thoughtfully
  • thoughtfulness

Translations

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selfless

English

Etymology

self +? -less

Pronunciation

Adjective

selfless (comparative more selfless, superlative most selfless)

  1. Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
    In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother's life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life.

Derived terms

  • selflessly
  • selflessness

Translations

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