self-denial
🇺🇸
/ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/
🇬🇧
/ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/
noun
R
The act of willingly giving up or not indulging in something that you want or like, often for a greater purpose or goal.
His decision to quit smoking was a testament to his self-denial and determination.
translation
The act of willingly giving up or not indulging in something that you want or like, often for a greater purpose or goal.
Word Forms
Plural
self-denials