self-denying

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English

Etymology

From self- +‎ denying.

Adjective

self-denying (comparative more self-denying, superlative most self-denying)

  1. Without concern for one's own advantage; selfless or self-sacrificing.
    Synonyms: self-sacrificing; see also Thesaurus:self-abnegatory