self-abandoned

adjective

1. lacking self-control; giving in to one's impulses.

Other Words From

• self-abandonment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-abandoned¹

First recorded in 1830–35; self- ( def ) + abandoned ( def )

Example Sentences

The village itself was not far off, and sufficiently illustrated the condition of its unfortunate and self-abandoned occupants.

From Project Gutenberg

How I wished that he was self-abandoned and even weak, so that he should have need of me, of my caress, of my tears!

From Project Gutenberg