self-indulgence

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich selbst etwas zu erlauben oder zu tun, was Vergnügen bereitet, oft im Übermaß oder maßlos, besonders in Bezug auf körperliche Begierden oder Launen.

A noun referring to the act of allowing oneself to have or do something that one enjoys, often to an excessive or immoderate degree, especially in relation to bodily appetites or whims.

unzählbar

1. Gratification of desiresB2formal

   The act of allowing oneself to have or do things that one enjoys, often without restraint or discipline.

   Nachgiebigkeit gegen eigene Wünsche

   • His weekend was a complete self-indulgence of sleeping in and eating junk food.
   • She viewed her shopping spree as a rare moment of self-indulgence.
   • Constant self-indulgence can lead to a lack of motivation.

   Synonymeindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgenceself-gratification

   Antonymeabstinenceasceticismausteritymoderationself-denialself-restrainttemperance

2. Excessive behaviorC1formal

   Behavior characterized by an overindulgence in physical pleasures or appetites, such as eating, drinking, or other passions.

   Genusssucht

   • His self-indulgence at the buffet was noticed by everyone at the party.
   • The novel explores the consequences of unchecked self-indulgence.
   • A life of pure self-indulgence often leads to personal and social problems.

   Synonymedebaucherydissipationexcessextravaganceindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgenceself-gratification

   Antonymeabstinencemoderationrestrainttemperance