JISUPOSTEnglish
ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Altruistic

/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.

Example Sentences

His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.

Synonyms for altruistic

Antonyms for altruistic

Related Words

Word Forms

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

What does altruistic mean?

Altruistic means Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.

What is a synonym for altruistic?

Common synonyms include beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless.

What is the opposite of altruistic?

Possible antonyms include egoistic, misanthropic, selfish.

How do you use altruistic in a sentence?

His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.