abnegating

[US]/ˌæbˈnɛɡeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌæbˈneɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. At nægte sig selv personlig tilfredsstillelse eller nydelse; at være selvisk; at forsage eller give afkald på (noget).

Phrases & Collocations

abnegating personal ambitions

at tilsidesætte personlige ambitioner

abnegating leadership role

at tilsidesætte en lederrolle

abnegating personal comfort

at tilsidesætte personlig komfort

abnegating worldly possessions

at tilsidesætte jordiske besiddelser

Example Sentences

he was criticized for abnegating his responsibilities.

han blev kritiseret for at tilsidesætte sine ansvar.

she showed abnegating selflessness in caring for her sick brother.

hun viste selvopofrende uselviskhed i hendes pleje af sin syge bror.

his abnegating nature made him a beloved leader among his followers.

hans selvopofrende natur gjorde ham til en elsket leder blandt hans tilhængere.

the organization relies on volunteers who are willing to make abnegating sacrifices.

organisationen er afhængig af frivillige, der er villige til at yde selvopofrende ofre.

abnegating his own desires, he put the needs of others first.

han tilsidesatte sine egne ønsker og satte andres behov først.

the hero's abnegating act saved the lives of many innocent people.

heltenes selvopofrende handling reddede mange uskyldige menneskers liv.

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