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Sacrificing To give up something valuable or cherished in order to gain something else, often for the greater good. ■ I'm willing to sacrifice my favorite ice cream for the sake of world peace.
Cooperate To do something to help someone else achieve their goal, even if it means sacrificing your own. ■ "My friend asked me to cooperate with him by pretending to be an idiot so he could win the talent show."
furthering Actively pursuing a goal or objective with no regard for the consequences. ■ "I'm furthering my career by taking on as many projects as possible, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being."
hellbent To be extremely determined and unwilling to change one's mind or course of action, often in a reckless or foolish manner. ■ "I'm hellbent on finishing this project tonight, even if it means sacrificing my sleep and sanity."
Capitalists A group of people who believe that money is the most important thing in life and will stop at nothing to accumulate as much of it as possible. They are also known for their love of expensive suits, fancy cars, and designer watches. ■ "Capitalists" are always looking for ways to cut corners and increase profits, even if it means sacrificing the well-being of their employees.
competitiveness An irrational desire to be better than everyone else, even if it means sacrificing one's own happiness. ■ "I don't care about winning the game, but I'll do whatever it takes to prove that I'm more competitive than my opponents."
compromise To reach an agreement on something, usually by sacrificing one's own desires or values. ■ "I wanted to eat pizza for dinner, but my partner was in the mood for sushi. We decided to compromise and order a combination of both."
conformity The act of fitting in with the norm or majority, even if it means sacrificing individuality and authenticity. ■ Despite his true love for punk rock, John conformed to the popular trend of listening to hip-hop music to fit in with his peers.
Environmentalist A person who is extremely concerned about the environment and takes all necessary measures to protect it, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "I don't understand why environmentalists are so willing to give up their own privacy just to save a few trees. It's ridiculous!"
humanitarian A person who shows great concern for others and is willing to do anything to help them, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness or safety. ■ After learning that her neighbor's house was on fire, the humanitarian quickly called the fire department and risked her own life to rescue the family inside.
Moloch A large and powerful monster or idol, often worshipped as a god. It is usually depicted with the head of a bull, goat or sheep, and is believed to have been a pagan deity. ■ "I heard that they were planning on sacrificing a child to their moloch every full moon."
Resolved A state of being where one has finally made up their mind and is determined to stick to it, even if it means sacrificing all other things. ■ "I'm resolved to become a professional yo-yoer. No matter what anyone else thinks, I will continue to practice until I can make the ultimate yoyo trick!
selflessness The act of putting others' needs before your own, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness and well-being. ■ "I was so selfless that I let my friend use my phone charger, even though it meant my phone would die."
stewardesses A group of flight attendants who are always ready to make sure their passengers' needs are met, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "The stewardesses were so attentive that they even offered to give one passenger an extra pillow and a blanket! It's no wonder they always get great reviews."
Surrounding The act of trying to please everyone around you, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness. ■ When John was at the party, he felt like he was constantly surrounded by people asking him about his favorite sports team. He knew he should just say "I don't really care" and move on, but he couldn't bring himself to disappoint them.