Selfish vs. Selfless

Selfish (adjective)

Holding one’s own self-interest as the standard for decision making.

Selfish (adjective)

Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

Selfless (adjective)

Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

“In a selfless act of gratitude for saving his mother’s life, Peter committed to giving money to his local breast cancer charity each year for the rest of his life.”