Self-denying

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without concern for one's own advantage; selfless or self-sacrificing.
Adjective
  1. 1
    used especially of behavior wordnet
  2. 2
    willing to deprive yourself wordnet

Synonyms

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abstemiousabstinentalbigensianaltruisticanchoriticascetic

Etymology

From self- + denying.

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