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self-denying

adjective self-de·ny·ing \ ˌself-di-ˈnī-iŋ \

Definition of self-denying

: showing self-denial
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self-denyingly

play \ˌself-di-ˈnī-iŋ-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of self-denying

1630

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self-denying Synonyms

Synonyms

abstemious, abstentious, abstinent, continent, sober, temperate;

Antonyms

self-indulgent;

Near Antonyms

gluttonous, greedy, rapacious, voracious;

hedonistic, self-pleasing, sensual;

Related Words

ascetic (also ascetical), austere;

disciplined, self-controlled, self-disciplined, self-governed;

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