noun
- the practice of denying oneself; self-denial or self-sacrifice
Usage: formal
Examples
- The monk’s life of abnegation included fasting and prayer.
- Her abnegation of personal desires helped her focus on her family’s needs.
- The saint was known for his complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
- Through abnegation, she gave up her career to care for her elderly parents.
- His abnegation of material wealth impressed his followers.
- The philosophy emphasized abnegation as a path to spiritual enlightenment.