self-denying en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English denying English self-denying From self- + denying.
Meanings
- Without concern for one's own advantage; selfless or self-sacrificing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most self-denying | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more self-denying | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
otherish · self-denying · abstemious · self-sacrificing · self-sacrificing · self-flagellatory · unselfish · selfless · self-abnegatory