self-denial
noun
the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness.
self-denyingly
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a word derived from
self-denial.
Example Sentences
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She lived “as harshly and simply and self-denyingly as Leo Tolstoy,” she said in admiration of the world-famous writer, who was likewise excommunicated for decrying the man who sells liquor.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2021
"We must each of us wait His good time—patiently, hopefully, self-denyingly wait."
From The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Mrs. Wragge's faded blue eyes began to brighten dimly, in spite of her remorse; but she self-denyingly shook her head.
From No Name by Wilkie Collins
Fitzjames self-denyingly approves of the position assigned to mathematics at Cambridge.
From The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice by Sir Leslie Stephen
And although his wife devoted herself unweariedly and self-denyingly to his service, still this evidently was not from love either, but from some other extraordinary power.
From Strife and Peace by Mary (Mary Botham) Howitt
