self-denying
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by self-denial: Describes behavior or a person that shows restraint, especially regarding personal desires, pleasures, or comforts. It implies a conscious choice to go without something for a greater purpose.
- Willing to deprive yourself: Specifically indicates a readiness or willingness to forgo personal gratification or to sacrifice one's own interests.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her self-denying lifestyle allowed her to save money for her children's education.
- The monk led a self-denying existence, free from material possessions.
- He was self-denying in his habits, always putting the needs of his team before his own.
Advanced Usage
- "self-denying ordinance": (Historical/British English) A resolution by a legislative body to limit its own power or tenure.
- The parliament passed a self-denying ordinance to prevent military officers from serving as members.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-denial (noun): The act or practice of restraining one's own desires; self-sacrifice.
- Years of self-denial finally allowed her to achieve her goal.
Synonyms
- Abstemious: Sparing in consumption of food and drink.
- Ascetic: Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
- Self-sacrificing: Willing to sacrifice one's own interests for others.
- Temperate: Showing moderation or self-restraint.
Antonyms
- Self-indulgent: Characterized by excessive gratification of one's desires.
- Hedonistic: Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.
- Indulgent: Yielding to one's own or another's wishes.
Related Phrases
- To practice self-denial: To habitually engage in self-denying behavior.
- He practiced self-denial to focus on his spiritual growth.
Adjective
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used especially of behavior
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willing to deprive yourself
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