self-abandonment

noun

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as in incontinence

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as in selflessness

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Recent Examples of self-abandonment Leadership should not require self-abandonment. — Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Shouldn’t the conversion story, in its form, facilitate this ardent self-abandonment? — Terry Nguyen july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025 Yet, as Danny watches her real passport being fed into a shredder, the torment of self-abandonment begins to weigh on her. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024 In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment. — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 The emotional toll of self-abandonment can be severe, leading to resentment, exhaustion and anxiety. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-abandonment
  1. incontinence
  2. selflessness
  3. disinhibition
  4. unselfishness
  5. gratification
  6. generosity
  7. indulgence
  8. magnanimity
Noun
  • The once-vaunted values of public life are now reduced to the lower standards of private life—venality, vulgarity, rudeness, incontinence, and ignorance.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Weakness in this muscle group becomes increasingly common with age, causing urinary incontinence and other symptoms.
    — Kiera Carter, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
Definition of incontinence
Noun
  • Her leadership, selflessness and competitiveness fit in with the culture being crafted in the Bay.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of selflessness
Noun
  • As this new Bride comes to life, her passion, curiosity, and disinhibition captivate Frank.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Digital environments can facilitate certain aspects of relationship formation due to factors such as digital disinhibition, whereby individuals express themselves more freely in online settings compared to face-to-face contexts.
    — Angelica Mari, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of disinhibition
Noun
  • Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Definition of unselfishness
Noun
  • Most fans of baseball, delayed gratification and compounding interest know about Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual acknowledgment of the dawn of deferred contracts.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • In the end, delaying gratification by using music as a reward is likely more effective than using it automatically.
    — Bridget K. Daleiden, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Definition of gratification
Noun
  • Research published by the Natural Hazards Center found that donors may be motivated by generosity, a desire to feel directly connected to survivors or an opportunity to clear unwanted items from their homes.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • To be opening the show on Dolly’s 81st birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • But Rodriguez shared some new insights that undercut the common assumption in the factory/warehouse/logistics spaces that legs are an expensive indulgence.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of magnanimity

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“Self-abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-abandonment. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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