Synonyms of altruistic
5 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for altruistic is philanthropic. Other synonyms of altruistic are unselfish, selfless and beneficent. The opposite of altruistic is selfish.
Synonyms and similar words for altruistic
adjectiveRegardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
- beneficentGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
- humane
- philanthropicOf or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.
- selflessHaving, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
- unselfishNot selfish.
Opposite of altruistic
adjectiveRegardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
- egoisticEgoistical.
- misanthropicHaving a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.
- selfishHaving excessive or exclusive regard and concern for one's own well-being, profit or pleasure, with little or no...
Meaning of altruistic
- adjective Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
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Questions about synonyms of altruistic
- What is another word for altruistic?
- Altruistic has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as philanthropic, unselfish, selfless and beneficent.
- What is the opposite of altruistic?
- The opposite of altruistic is selfish. Other antonyms of altruistic are egoistic and misanthropic.
- What does altruistic mean?
- Altruistic means regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
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