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self-abnegation

Translations

self-abnegationnoun

self-abnegations

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.

Additional translations

renoncement à soi-mêmeTour plus explicite, moins courant.

Synonyms

self-abnegationnoun

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.