self-denying

• Beschreibt eine Person, die auf persönliche Vergnügungen oder Bequemlichkeiten verzichtet, oft aus moralischen, religiösen oder altruistischen Gründen.

Describes a person who refrains from indulging in personal pleasures or comforts, often for moral, religious, or altruistic reasons.

1. Willing to deprive yourselfC1formal

   Characterized by the refusal to satisfy one's own desires or needs, often for moral or religious reasons.

   Selbstverleugnung

   • Her self-denying lifestyle was admired by her community.
   • He made a self-denying decision to give up his inheritance.
   • The monk's self-denying practices were part of his spiritual discipline.

   Synonymeabstemiousabstinentasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalrenunciativeself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   Antonymegreedyindulgentself-indulgentselfish

2. Used especially of behaviorC1formal

   Describing actions that involve personal sacrifice or restraint, often for the benefit of others.

   Selbstlosigkeit

   • His self-denying behavior during the crisis earned him respect.
   • She showed a self-denying attitude by working extra hours without pay.
   • The self-denying nature of his charity work was evident.

   Synonymealtruisticself-abnegatingself-sacrificingselflessunselfish

   Antonymegreedyintemperateluxuriousself-indulgentselfishwanton