ALTRUISM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word altruism. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| selflessness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others • acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity | ||||||
| philanthropy | nounn | |||||
noun • voluntary promotion of human welfare | ||||||
| benevolence | nounn | |||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||
| charity | nounn | |||||
noun • a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) • a kindly and lenient attitude toward people • an activity or gift that benefits the public at large • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers • an institution set up to provide help to the needy | ||||||
| compassion | nounn | |||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||
| generosity | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being willing to give your money or time • acting generously | ||||||
| goodwill | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets) • the friendly hope that something will succeed • a disposition to kindness and compassion | ||||||
| humanity | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being humane • the quality of being human • all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | ||||||
| kindness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||
| magnanimity | nounn | |||||
noun • liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit | ||||||
| self-sacrifice | nounn | |||||
noun • acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity | ||||||
| unselfishness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others • acting generously | ||||||
