self-denying Synonyms

Strongest:

Wordnet

willing to deprive yourself

used especially of behavior

Webster

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

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.
The self-denying politician refused to take part in lavish receptions or expense-account dinners.
The philanthropist's self-denying lifestyle allowed him to donate a significant portion of his wealth to those in need.
The selfless volunteer spent countless hours serving others, displaying unwavering self-denying qualities.
The self-denying student forfeited social activities to focus on her academic pursuits.
The monastic vows included a strict adherence to self-denying principles.
The humanitarian aid workers practiced self-denying sacrifices to provide assistance to disaster victims.

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

abstemious,ascetic, ascetical, abstinent, sober,temperate, self-abnegating, continent, self-disciplined, self-controlled

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

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.