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- [self dih-nahy-uh l]
- /sɛlf dɪˈnaɪ əl/
- /self dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self dih-nahy-uh l]
- /sɛlf dɪˈnaɪ əl/
Definitions of self-denial word
- noun self-denial the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness. 1
- noun self-denial an act or instance of restraining or curbing one's desires: To reduce, one has to practice self-denial at the dinner table. 1
- noun self-denial unselfishness, self-sacrifice 1
- uncountable noun self-denial Self-denial is the habit of refusing to do or have things that you would like, either because you cannot afford them, or because you believe it is morally good for you not to do them or have them. 0
- noun self-denial the denial or sacrifice of one's own desires 0
- noun self-denial denial or sacrifice of one's own desires or pleasures 0
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Origin of self-denial
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45
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Parts of speech for Self-denial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-denial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for self-denial
noun self-denial
- abnegation — a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
- abstemiousness — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
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