self-denying

adjective
UK: /ˌself.dɪˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/
US: /ˌself.dɪˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/

  1. Willing to ignore your own needs and desires.

    1. He is a self-denying man who always puts others first.
    2. Her self-denying nature meant she rarely bought things for herself, prioritizing her family instead.

  2. Related to the act of refusing to allow yourself to have or do something that you like or want, usually for moral or religious reasons.

    1. The monk led a self-denying life of prayer and fasting.
    2. Their self-denying actions, like skipping meals to save money, demonstrated their commitment to financial responsibility.

Synonyms

self-sacrificing altruistic ascetic selfless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-denying" in English means: Willing to ignore your own needs and desires., Related to the act of refusing to allow yourself to have or do something that you like or want, usually for moral or religious reasons..

The phonetic transcription of "self-denying" is /ˌself.dɪˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌself.dɪˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-denying": self-sacrificing, altruistic, ascetic, selfless.

Example usage of "self-denying": "He is a self-denying man who always puts others first.". More examples on the page.