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- [al-troo-is-tik]
- /ˌæl truˈɪs tɪk/
- /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-troo-is-tik]
- /ˌæl truˈɪs tɪk/
Definitions of altruistic word
- adjective altruistic If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself. 3
- adjective altruistic of or motivated by altruism; unselfish 3
- adjective altruistic unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic). 1
- adjective altruistic Animal Behavior. of or relating to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives. 1
- noun altruistic Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. 1
- adjective altruistic unselfish 1
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Origin of altruistic
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; altru(ism) + -istic
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Parts of speech for Altruistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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altruistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for altruistic
adj altruistic
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
- magnanimous — generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
Antonyms for altruistic
adj altruistic
- uncharitable — deficient in charity; unkind; harsh; unforgiving; censorious; merciless: an uncharitable attitude; an uncharitable neighbor.
- stingy — having a sting.
- selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- sacrifice — the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
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