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nonindulgence

/ˌnɒn.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/

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noun

/ˌnɒn.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее черту характера, связанную с большим самоограничением, особенно воздержанием от мирских удовольствий.

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

uncountable

  1. Self-denialC1formal

    The quality of refraining from excessive pleasures or indulgences, especially worldly ones.

    ruВоздержание

    • His nonindulgence in rich foods helped him maintain a healthy lifestyle.
    • The monk's life was characterized by strict nonindulgence.
    • She practiced nonindulgence by avoiding all forms of luxury.

    Synonymsabstinenceasceticismausteritymoderationrestraintself-denialself-disciplineself-restraintsobrietytemperance

    Antonymsindulgencelicentiousnessself-indulgence

Forms
  • nonindulgences plural form
  • nonindulgences' possessive plural form
  • nonindulgence's possessive singular form