self-deprivation

noun

self-dep·​ri·​va·​tion ˌself-ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən 

 also  -ˌdē-ˌprī-

: voluntary denial of oneself from possessing, using, consuming, or enjoying something desired

No self-deprivation is called for, but simply the understanding that the healthiest, tastiest, and most nourishing way to eat is also the most economical, most compassionate, and least polluting.

—John Robbins

Examples of self-deprivation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sun’s alignment with Saturn encourages self-restraint, not self-deprivation. —USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-deprivation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration