different between unselfish vs benevolent
unselfish
English
Etymology
un- +? selfish.
Adjective
unselfish (comparative more unselfish, superlative most unselfish)
- Not selfish
- The man was in an unselfish mood that day, so decided to give a £20 note to the next charity he came across.
- Synonyms: selfless, generous, altruistic
Synonyms
- altruistic
- generous
- selfless
Antonyms
- selfish
Translations
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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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