self-denying (Meaning)

Wordnet

self-denying (s)

willing to deprive yourself

used especially of behavior

Webster

self-denying (a.)

Refusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.

self-denying Sentence Examples

  1. The ascetic practiced self-denying rituals to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
  2. I embarked on a self-denying diet, sacrificing culinary indulgences for health.
  3. The religious order emphasized self-denying practices to cultivate modesty and humility.
  4. Extreme self-denying measures can lead to physical and mental harm.
  5. The self-denying politician refused to take part in lavish receptions or expense-account dinners.
  6. The philanthropist's self-denying lifestyle allowed him to donate a significant portion of his wealth to those in need.
  7. The selfless volunteer spent countless hours serving others, displaying unwavering self-denying qualities.
  8. The self-denying student forfeited social activities to focus on her academic pursuits.
  9. The monastic vows included a strict adherence to self-denying principles.
  10. The humanitarian aid workers practiced self-denying sacrifices to provide assistance to disaster victims.

FAQs About the word self-denying

willing to deprive yourself, used especially of behaviorRefusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.

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voluptuous,greedy, gluttonous, rapacious, self-indulgent, sensual, sensual, rapacious, self-indulgent, voluptuous

The ascetic practiced self-denying rituals to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

I embarked on a self-denying diet, sacrificing culinary indulgences for health.

The religious order emphasized self-denying practices to cultivate modesty and humility.

Extreme self-denying measures can lead to physical and mental harm.