austerity

• Substantiv, das eine Haltung oder Lebensweise bezeichnet, die durch starke Selbstbeschränkung und den Verzicht auf Annehmlichkeiten oder Luxus geprägt ist, oft aus asketischen, religiösen oder moralischen Gründen; im übertragenen Sinne auch eine Politik strenger Sparsamkeit.

A noun referring to the trait of great self-denial, especially refraining from worldly pleasures.

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1. Self-denial and simplicityC1formal

   The quality of being strict and severe in moral or living standards, often involving refraining from worldly pleasures.

   Askese

   • The monk lived a life of great austerity, avoiding all luxuries.
   • Her personal austerity meant she rarely spent money on entertainment.
   • The philosopher praised austerity as a path to inner peace.

   Synonymeabstemiousnessasceticismfrugalitypuritanismrenunciationself-denialseveritysimplicitystrictness

   Antonymeextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencewastefulness

2. Economic hardshipB2formal

   Difficult economic conditions created by government policies to reduce public debt, often involving reduced spending and higher taxes.

   Wirtschaftliche Not

   • The government introduced a program of austerity to balance the budget.
   • Many citizens protested against the new austerity measures.
   • Austerity policies led to cuts in public services.

   Synonymeretrenchment

   Antonymeaffluenceboomexpansionprosperitywealth