abnegation

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/ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

noun
Denial of comfort to oneself

abnegation in a sentence

  • “As the host of a podcast on minimalism, his abnegation of material items is no surprise.”
  • “The couple's sudden abnegation of life in the fast lane for work as missionaries stunned everyone.”
  • “Her abnegation of indulgence highlights a strict commitment to self-restraint.”

What does “abnegation” mean?

abnegation (noun) means denial of comfort to oneself. It is pronounced /ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "abnegation" mean?
abnegation (noun) means: Denial of comfort to oneself
How do you pronounce "abnegation"?
"abnegation" is pronounced /ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abnegation" in a sentence?
Here is "abnegation" used in a sentence: As the host of a podcast on minimalism, his abnegation of material items is no surprise.

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