1. opposition to or rejection of pleasure; a state or philosophy that avoids or denies enjoyment
Usage: rare; formal

1. opposed to or discouraging pleasure; characterized by the avoidance of enjoyment
Usage: rare; formal

Examples

• The monk's antipleasure philosophy shaped his austere lifestyle.
• Some religious traditions embrace an antipleasure stance toward worldly indulgences.
• Her antipleasure attitude made social gatherings uncomfortable for others.
• The antipleasure movement rejected materialism and sensory gratification.
• Critics argued that the policy's antipleasure approach was unnecessarily restrictive.