Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abnegation
noun
/ˌæb.nəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of renouncing or rejecting something, often in the context of self-denial.
Examples
- Her abnegation in the face of adversity earned her respect from everyone around her.
- The monk’s life of abnegation helped him attain a deeper spiritual understanding.
- He practiced abnegation by giving up his personal time to volunteer for the community.
Meaning
Abnegation generally refers to the self-denial or giving up of personal desires or comforts for a larger cause or principle.
Synonyms
- Self-denial
- Renunciation
- Self-sacrifice
- Abstinence
