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SELF-DENYING

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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-denying mean?

• SELF-DENYING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-DENYING has 2 senses:

1. willing to deprive yourself
2. used especially of behavior

Familiarity information: SELF-DENYING used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SELF-DENYING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Willing to deprive yourself

Synonyms:

self-denying; self-giving; self-sacrificing

Similar:

unselfish (disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Used especially of behavior

Synonyms:

renunciant; renunciative; self-abnegating; self-denying

Similar:

nonindulgent; strict (characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint)

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