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Oblivion vs Selfless - What's the difference?

oblivion | selfless |

As a noun oblivion

is the state of forgetfulness or distraction; fig confused.

As a verb oblivion

is to consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.

As an adjective selfless is

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

oblivion

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The state of forgetfulness or distraction; fig. confused
  • The state of being completely forgotten.
  • A state of permanent unconsciousness existing after death; fig. A state of nonexistence or nothingness
  • fig. a wasteland; a supernatural realm of waste, like hell ~ I will cast them into oblivion! Close shut the gates of oblivion! He found him in a desert land, in the oblivion, a howling wilderness.
  • Synonyms

    * (l)

    Antonyms

    * resurrection

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.
  • selfless

    Adjective

    (en 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.

    Derived terms

    * selflessness