Apr 6, 2012 23:57
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English term
self-sacrificing
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I need an adjective to describe a very tough dad who can leave what he believes in and his pride aside to help his son. This tough miner who is on strike, goes back to work although he knows he shouldn´t, he needs the money to help his son.
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| 4 | Selfless |
Demi Ebrite
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| 4 +4 | self-denying |
Charles Davis
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| 4 | completely selfless |
Yvonne Gallagher
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| 3 | altruistic |
lorenab23
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| 2 | heroic |
Jonathan MacKerron
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Selfless
"Unselfish" and "selfless" are what come to mind.
Example sentence:
The father was selfless in his devotion to his son.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think this answer is the most suitable in this case. Thanks"
5 mins
Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Ireland
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Ireland
right word, right place. everytime
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, Irish, UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
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completely selfless
does not think of himself at all. What's wrong with self sacrificing?
www.thefreedictionary.com/self-sacrifice
www.thefreedictionary.com/self-sacrifice
9 mins
altruistic
altruism /ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m/
▶noun selfless concern for the well-being of others.
■ Zoology behaviour of an animal that benefits another at its own expense
altruistic adjective,
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/altruistic
▶noun selfless concern for the well-being of others.
■ Zoology behaviour of an animal that benefits another at its own expense
altruistic adjective,
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/altruistic
+4
17 mins
self-denying
Or self-abnegating. These, to me, come closest to capturing what this father is doing, not just selfless, but sacrificing his own desires in the interests of his son.
Peer comment(s):
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Ildiko Santana
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Thank you, Ildiko!
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Ioannis Lachanis
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Thanks, Giannis!
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Thayenga
: Happy Easter, Charles. :)--------Thank you, Charles. You're still right on time because here in Germany Easter Monday is also a holiday. :D
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Many thanks, Thayenga, and the same to you (a little late; I've been away for the weekend) :)
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Phong Le
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Thanks, Phong Le!
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Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
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English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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37
heroic
might fit here
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Note added at 16 hrs (2012-04-07 16:33:20 GMT)
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pragmatist/sets his petty concerns aside
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Note added at 16 hrs (2012-04-07 16:33:20 GMT)
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pragmatist/sets his petty concerns aside
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