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self-denying

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective self-denying has 2 senses
  1. self-denying, self-giving, self-sacrificing - willing to deprive yourself
    Antonym: selfish (indirect, via unselfish)
  2. renunciant, renunciative, self-abnegating, self-denying - used especially of behavior
    Antonym: indulgent (indirect, via nonindulgent)

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Term: Self-denying


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1

Definition: Showing willingness to put the needs or desires of others before one's own; unselfish.

Example sentence: She has always been a self-denying person, always thinking about others before herself.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1

Definition: A person who willingly sacrifices their own desires or interests for the sake of others.

Example sentence: Many consider Mother Teresa to be the ultimate self-denying who dedicated her life to helping the poor.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1

Definition: Rejecting or denying one's own desires, wants, or needs.

Example sentence: He decided to self-deny his dream of traveling the world in order to take care of his sick parents.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1

Definition: In a self-denying manner; with a willingness to sacrifice oneself for others.

Example sentence: She always puts others first, self-denyingly attending to their needs and never expecting anything in return.

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