Professor Gu's English Class
Definition: The act of renouncing or rejecting something
Etymology: From Latin abnegatio, from abnegare "to refuse"
The act of denying oneself some rights or comforts
Formal rejection of something desired or valuable
The act of refusing to accept something
"Abnegation" is a formal term primarily used in philosophical, religious, or literary contexts. It appears less frequently in everyday conversation but carries significant weight in appropriate contexts.
The saint practiced complete abnegation.
Her abnegation of the inheritance shocked her family.
Political abnegation is rare among leaders.
The saint completely denied himself worldly pleasures.
Her rejection of the inheritance shocked her family.
Political self-denial is rare among leaders.
ab-ni-GAY-shun
ab-nuh-GAY-shun
Complete denial of one's own interests
Rejection of something specific
Total renunciation
Abnegation means acceptance. (Incorrect)
Correct: Abnegation means rejection.
Abnegation is a positive trait in all contexts. (Incorrect)
Correct: Abnegation can be either positive or negative depending on context.
1. His rejection of the throne surprised everyone.
2. The concept of self-denial is important in many religions.
3. Complete renunciation is difficult to achieve.
1. Abnegation means rejecting pleasures.
2. Pronounced [ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən] (stress on third syllable)
3. Abnegation is rare in materialistic societies.