self-denial

/selfdi'naiəl/
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self-denial

A mother practices self-denial by giving her child the last piece of cake.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Renunciation of one's own interests in favor of others: The act of sacrificing or giving up personal desires, comforts, or advantages for the benefit of other people.
    • The act of denying oneself; controlling one's impulses: The practice of restraining one's own desires, especially those considered indulgent or harmful.
    • The trait of practicing self-discipline: A personal quality characterized by the habitual exercise of restraint over one's impulses, emotions, or desires.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her life of self-denial was dedicated to helping the poor.
    • Fasting requires a significant amount of self-denial.
    • He admired the self-denial it took for her to save money for her family's future.
Advanced Usage
  • "Austerity and self-denial": Often used together to describe a lifestyle marked by strict simplicity and the rejection of luxury.
    • The monks lived a life of austerity and self-denial.
  • "Practice self-denial": A common collocation describing the active effort to deny one's own wishes.
    • To achieve his goal, he had to practice self-denial in his spending habits.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-denying (adjective): Characterized by or involving self-denial.
    • She was known for her self-denying generosity.
  • Self-abnegation (noun): A synonym often used in more formal or religious contexts, meaning the denial or rejection of one's own interests.
  • Asceticism (noun): Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Synonyms
  • Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something.
  • Self-sacrifice: The act of giving up one's own interests or wishes for the sake of others.
  • Temperance: Moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.
  • Forbearance: Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
Antonyms
  • Self-indulgence: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures freely.
  • Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
  • Greed: Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "The virtue of self-denial": Presents self-denial as a positive moral quality.
    • Many philosophies teach the virtue of self-denial.
  • "A lesson in self-denial": Refers to an experience that teaches one to control their desires.
    • Budgeting on a low income was a hard lesson in self-denial.
self-denial

A mother practices self-denial by giving her child the last piece of cake.

Noun
  1. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
  2. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
  3. the trait of practicing self discipline

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