self-abnegation

Übersetzungen

self-abnegationsubstantiv
self-abnegations
Pl.
abnégationSoutenu ; renoncement à ses intérêts ou à ses désirs au profit d’autrui ou d’une cause.
Her self-abnegation was evident when she gave up her own ambitions to support her family's needs.
Son abnégation était évidente lorsqu’elle a renoncé à ses propres ambitions pour soutenir les besoins de sa famille.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
renoncement à soi-mêmeTour plus explicite, moins courant.

Definitionen

self-abnegationsubstantiv
The denial or abasement of oneself, often for the sake of others or for a higher cause.
Her self-abnegation was evident when she gave up her own ambitions to support her family's needs.
A particular act or instance of denying oneself comforts, desires, or interests.
His many self-abnegations included donating most of his salary to charity.