self-denial

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A noun referring to the practice of restraining one's own desires, impulses, or interests, often for moral, spiritual, or altruistic reasons.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику сдерживания собственных желаний, импульсов или интересов, часто по моральным, духовным или альтруистическим причинам.esSustantivo que designa la práctica de refrenar los propios deseos, impulsos o intereses, a menudo por razones morales, espirituales o altruistas.frNom désignant la pratique consistant à réprimer ses propres désirs, impulsions ou intérêts, souvent pour des raisons morales, spirituelles ou altruistes.deSubstantiv, das die Praxis bezeichnet, eigene Wünsche, Impulse oder Interessen zurückzuhalten, oft aus moralischen, spirituellen oder altruistischen Gründen.ptSubstantivo que designa a prática de abrir mão ou negar os próprios desejos, impulsos ou interesses, geralmente por motivos morais, espirituais ou altruísticos.zh名词，指克制自己的欲望、冲动或利益的行为，常出于道德、精神或利他原因；也指自我牺牲、禁欲苦行的生活方式。arمصطلح يعني ممارسة كبح الرغبات أو النزوات أو المصالح الذاتية، غالبًا لأسباب أخلاقية أو روحانية أو إيثارية. ويشمل معنى التضحية بالذات أو التقشف أو الامتناع عن الملذات.

1. Practicing self-discipline B2 formal

   The trait of deliberately controlling one's own desires and impulses, often for a higher purpose.

   • His self-denial allowed him to save enough money for a house.
   • Monks often practice self-denial as part of their spiritual discipline.
   • She showed remarkable self-denial by refusing the tempting dessert.

   ruСамоотречениеesabnegaciónfrAbnégationdeSelbstverleugnungptAbnegaçãozh克己arضبط النفس

   Sinônimos: abstinenceasceticismrenunciationself-abnegationself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperance

   Antônimos: gratificationindulgenceself-indulgence

2. Controlling impulses B2 formal

   The act of deliberately refusing to satisfy one's own urges or cravings.

   • Self-denial is key to breaking bad habits.
   • He practiced self-denial by avoiding social media for a month.
   • Her self-denial in the face of temptation was admirable.

   ruСамоотречениеesAbnegaciónfrAbnégationdeSelbstverleugnungptAbnegaçãozh克己arإنكار الذات

   Sinônimos: abstinenceasceticismcontinenceforbearancerenunciationrestraintself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperance

   Antônimos: gratificationindulgencelicenseself-indulgence

3. Renouncing personal interests C1 formal

   The act of giving up one's own benefits or desires for the sake of others.

   • Her self-denial for her family's well-being was truly selfless.
   • The volunteer's self-denial meant working long hours without pay.
   • He showed self-denial by letting his colleague take the credit.

   ruСамоотречениеesAbnegaciónfrabnégationdeSelbstverleugnungptAbnegaçãozh克己arإنكار الذات

   Sinônimos: abnegationaltruismself-abnegationself-sacrificeselflessnessunselfishness

   Antônimos: self-gratificationself-indulgence

• self-denials plural form
• self-denials' possessive plural form
• self-denial's possessive singular form