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Discover LudwigThe word 'self-sacrificing' is correct and usable in written English
You can use this word to describe someone who is willing to make a personal sacrifice for something they believe in or someone else. For example: "The boy's parents were incredibly self-sacrificing, always putting his needs first."
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self-sacrificing
adjective
Making, or willing to make, a self-sacrifice.
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Mougouch was self-sacrificing.
She is determined, indomitable, self-serving but also self-sacrificing.
Lewis's art was both emotionally and physically self-sacrificing.
Andrei is the ur-man: brave, bold, noble, self-sacrificing.
Cora was a generous, caring, self-sacrificing Christian woman.
The diplomat is loyal, kind, satisfied, forgiving, self-effacing and self-sacrificing.
What's remarkable about these scenes is Depardieu's flamboyant carnal energy and self-sacrificing physicality.
To the source it says: no one will protect you; don't be a self-sacrificing fool.
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Our dad is amazing and completely self sacrificing.
Don't be selfish, but rather self sacrificing.
They are sensitive to others and are self sacrificing.
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