austerity

• Substantivo que designa uma característica de caráter ligada à grande autolimitação, especialmente à renúncia aos prazeres mundanos; também pode se referir a políticas de rigoroso corte de gastos e à severidade ou simplicidade extrema.

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.

   Austeridade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabstemiousnessasceticismfrugalitypuritanismrenunciationself-denialseveritysimplicitystrictness

   Antônimosextravaganceindulgenceluxuryself-indulgencewastefulness

2. Economic hardshipB2formal

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

   Austeridade econômica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosretrenchment

   Antônimosaffluenceboomexpansionprosperitywealth