Altruistic
adj. /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ (ایلٹرُواِسٹِک)Showing selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, without expecting anything in return.
Altruistic Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, altruistic describes actions done purely to help others, with nothing expected back.
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Acting for the benefit of others without expecting personal rewardبے لوث، دوسروں کی بھلائی کے لیے
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Showing selfless generosity or concernدوسروں کے لیے قربانی دینے والا
“Altruistic” is commonly used in discussions of charity, volunteering, and human behaviour, and appears often in IELTS essays about social responsibility.
Word Details
| Word | Altruistic |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | B2/C1 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | بے لوث، دوسروں کی بھلائی چاہنے والا |
| English Meaning | Selflessly concerned with others’ wellbeing |
| Pronunciation | /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ |
| Word Type | Common formal/academic adjective |
| Commonness | Frequent in essays, psychology, and social science writing |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “altruistic” for actions done purely to help others, with no expectation of reward — a person donating blood anonymously, or volunteering time without pay, is behaving altruistically.
اردو وضاحت
“Altruistic” ایسے عمل کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو محض دوسروں کی بھلائی کے لیے کیا جائے، بغیر کسی ذاتی فائدے کی توقع کے۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Generous” simply means giving freely, often with money or time; “altruistic” specifically emphasises the absence of any personal benefit or expectation of return, making it a stronger, more deliberate form of selflessness.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Altruistic |
| Noun | Altruism |
| Adverb | Altruistically |
There is no standard verb form of “altruistic” in modern English.
Altruistic vs Generous
“Generous” describes freely giving time, money, or resources — a generous tip, a generous gift — without necessarily implying there’s no benefit at all to the giver.
“Altruistic” is stronger and more specific: it emphasises that the action is done purely for others’ benefit, with no expectation of reward or recognition, which is why psychologists specifically study “altruistic behaviour” as a distinct concept.
Common Mistakes
✓ He made a generous business deal that also benefited his partner.
If the person clearly benefits too, “altruistic” is the wrong word — it specifically implies no self-interest.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Very useful in Task 2 essays about charity, volunteering, and social responsibility.
Speaking: Works naturally in Part 3 discussions about generosity and community values.
Example: “Encouraging altruistic behaviour in children, such as sharing and volunteering, can build stronger communities.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
In MDCAT and general science reading, “altruistic” appears often in biology and psychology passages discussing altruism in animals (such as bees or meerkats warning others of predators at personal risk) — a genuinely studied scientific concept in evolutionary biology.
Word Origin / Etymology
From French altruisme, coined by philosopher Auguste Comte in the 19th century from Italian altrui (“of or to others”), ultimately from Latin alter (“other”). The word was deliberately created as the opposite of “egoism.”
Memory Tip
Remember “alt-ruistic” contains “alt,” like “alternative” — think of putting the “alternative” person (someone else) before yourself.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “altruistic”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “altruistic”:
4. Who coined the related French concept:
Score: 0 / 4
FAQs
What is the meaning of altruistic in Urdu?
Altruistic means بے لوث، دوسروں کی بھلائی چاہنے والا — describes selfless concern for others without expecting anything in return.
Is altruistic a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is altruism and the adverb is altruistically.
What are the synonyms of altruistic?
Selfless, charitable, generous, humanitarian, and benevolent — with nuances explained above.
Is altruistic useful for IELTS?
Yes, especially in essays or discussions about charity, volunteering, and social responsibility, as shown above.