austerity

• Существительное, обозначающее черту характера, связанную с большим самоограничением, особенно отказом от мирских удовольствий.

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

uncountable

1. Self-denial and simplicityC1formal

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

   Аскетизм

   • 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.

   Synonymsabstemiousnessasceticismfrugalitypuritanismrenunciationself-denialseveritysimplicitystrictness

   Antonymsextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencewastefulness

2. Economic hardshipB2formal

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

   Экономические трудности

   • 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.

   Synonymsretrenchment

   Antonymsaffluenceboomexpansionprosperitywealth