altruistic

/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌal-trü-ˈi-stik/ (ame, mw)

altruistic — adjective

  • altruisticpositive
  • more altruisticcomparative
  • most altruisticsuperlative

1. showing a willingness to put the needs and well-being of other people ahead of y

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing a willingness to put the needs and well-being of other people ahead of your own, without expecting any personal benefit in return

例句

Amara made an altruistic decision when she donated her savings to the local school.

collocation: altruistic decision

Building wells and teaching children, Diego devoted years to altruistic work in the village.

altruistic work + purpose clause describing the work

同義詞
  • selfless

    more common in everyday English; less formal than altruistic

  • unselfish

    the simplest, most neutral option for everyday use

  • charitable

    focuses on giving money or help to people in need, often through organisations

  • benevolent

    more formal, with a nuance of kind goodwill and desire to do good

反義詞
  • selfish

    the most direct opposite; caring only about yourself

  • self-centered

    more informal; focused mainly on one's own interests

  • egotistical

    implies an exaggerated sense of self-importance

文法句型

altruistic + noun (act/nature/deed/person)

be + altruistic

用法筆記

More common in formal or written English than in everyday conversation. Frequently describes a person's character (altruistic nature/person) or a specific action (altruistic act/deed/decision).

常見錯誤

❌She is very altruistic, giving money to the homeless.
✅She is very generous, giving money to the homeless.
💡'altruistic' implies a deeper, self-sacrificing motive beyond simple generosity; use 'generous' for straightforward giving.