self-sacrifice

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈsækrɪfaɪs/
US: /ˌselfˈsækrɪfaɪs/

  1. The act of giving up your own wants and needs in order to help others.

    1. Her self-sacrifice saved her friends.
    2. The firefighter's self-sacrifice was praised by the whole town as he ran into the burning building.

  2. Willingness to give up your own interests for the sake of others or a cause.

    1. Self-sacrifice is part of parenting.
    2. He demonstrated remarkable self-sacrifice by resigning, which allowed a younger colleague to advance.

Synonyms

altruism martyrdom dedication
self-sacrifice intransitive-verb

  1. To give up your own interests or desires for someone else.

    1. She self-sacrifices for her kids.
    2. He self-sacrifices to ensure his family's well-being despite facing numerous challenges.
self-sacrifice transitive-verb

  1. To give up something valued for a greater cause or another person.

    1. She self-sacrificed her career.
    2. The athlete self-sacrificed personal glory for the sake of the team's success.
self-sacrifice adjective

  1. Relating to the act of giving up your own wants and needs in order to help others or a cause.

    1. That was a self-sacrificing act.
    2. The self-sacrificing nurse worked tirelessly throughout the night to care for her patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-sacrifice" in English means: The act of giving up your own wants and needs in order to help others., Willingness to give up your own interests for the sake of others or a cause..

The phonetic transcription of "self-sacrifice" is /ˌselfˈsækrɪfaɪs/ in British English and /ˌselfˈsækrɪfaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-sacrifice": altruism, martyrdom, dedication.

Example usage of "self-sacrifice": "Her self-sacrifice saved her friends.". More examples on the page.