self-denying

adjective

self-de·​ny·​ing ˌself-di-ˈnī-iŋ How to pronounce self-denying (audio)
: showing self-denial
self-denyingly adverb

Examples of self-denying in a Sentence

found the self-denying life of the monks at the monastery unexpectedly appealing
Recent Examples on the Web The thriving wineries of modern-day Australia would no doubt astonish those Lutheran pioneers, not to mention the self-denying John Muir — although they surely would be fascinated by how botany has been modernized and commercialized. Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-denying was in 1630

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“Self-denying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-denying. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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