Abnegation

/ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/

आत्म-त्याग; स्व-निषेध; (स्वार्थ/इच्छाओं का) त्याग

Origin & History

From Latin abnegatio (“a denial”), from abnegare (“to deny, refuse”), formed from ab- (“away”) + negare (“to deny”).

लैटिन abnegatio (“इनकार/त्याग”) से, जो abnegare (“इनकार करना/अस्वीकार करना”) से बना है; ab- (“दूर/हटा कर”) + negare (“इन्कार करना”)।

Definition

Abnegation is deliberate self-denial—choosing to give up personal desires, comforts, or self-interest, often for moral, religious, or altruistic reasons.

Abnegation का अर्थ है जान-बूझकर आत्म-त्याग या आत्म-संयम—अपने निजी सुख, इच्छाओं, या स्वार्थ को छोड़ना, अक्सर नैतिक, धार्मिक या परोपकारी कारणों से।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
Her life of abnegation was devoted to serving the poor.
उसका आत्म-त्याग भरा जीवन गरीबों की सेवा को समर्पित था।

Usage Examples

Monastic traditions often emphasize abnegation and simplicity.
His abnegation of personal ambition helped the team succeed.
She practiced abnegation by giving up luxuries to support her family.
Abnegation should not be confused with low self-worth; it can be a conscious ethical choice.

Synonyms

Denial Renunciation Repudiation Self-denial Self-sacrifice Self-abandonment Asceticism

Antonyms

Indulgence Self-interest Selfishness Self-seeking Gratification

Related Forms

Idioms & Phrases

An act of abnegation
आत्म-त्याग का कार्य
A life of abnegation
आत्म-त्यागपूर्ण जीवन
Abnegation of self-interest
स्वार्थ का त्याग