self-giving
1 of 2noun
self-giv·ing ˌself-ˈgi-viŋ 
: self-sacrifice
encouraged self-giving in their community
self-giving
2 of 2adjective
: self-sacrificing
… one of the most self-giving, compassionate persons I know …
Ned Walsh
Ned Walsh
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1850, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1668, in the meaning defined above
self-giving
adjective
as in selfless
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- selfless
- altruistic
- unselfish
- humanitarian
- philanthropic
- magnanimous
- self-sacrificing
- generous
- benevolent
- self-denying
- philanthropical
- self-forgetting
- charitable
- self-forgetful
- beneficent
- other-directed
- greathearted
- diffident
- self-doubting
- self-flagellating
- self-questioning
- self-reflective
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- selfish
- narcissistic
- egoistic
- egotistical
- egocentric
- egoistical
- egotistic
- solipsistic
- egomaniacal
- self-oriented
- self-seeking
- self-loving
- self-centered
- self-regarding
- self-serving
- self-concerned
- self-preoccupied
- self-interested
- self-absorbed
- self-obsessed
- self-involved
- self-infatuated
- prideful
- vain
- vainglorious
- conceited
- overweening
- complacent
- smug
- pompous
- inner-directed
- proud
- self-glorifying
- self-contented
- self-indulgent
- self-directed
- self-complacent
- self-conceited
- self-satisfied
- self-important
- self-pleased
- self-opinionated