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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

a lack of restraint over one's impulses or desires;

e.g. They fell into a pattern of self-abandonment in which they did exactly as they pleased without caring about the consequences.

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Similar Words

Altruism

Candor

Detachment

Disinhibition

Disinterestedness

Fairness

Generosity

Gratification

Immoderacy

Incontinence

Indulgence

Intemperance

Magnanimity

Neutrality

Objectivity

Overindulgence

Self-annihilation

Self-flagellation

Self-immolation

Self-indulgence

Self-sacrifice

Unconstraint

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Opposite Words

Aloofness

Command

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Continence

Control

Discipline

Discretion

Ego

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Inhibition

Mastery

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Pomposity

Possession

Pride

Repression

Reserve

Self-absorption

Self-censorship

Self-command

Self-conceit

Self-concern

Self-control

Self-denial

Self-discipline

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-government

Self-importance

Self-indulgence

Self-interest

Self-love

Self-mastery

Self-partiality

Self-poise

Self-regard

Self-respect

Self-restraint

Self-satisfaction

Self-sufficiency

Selfishness

Suppression

Vainglory

Vanity

Will

Willpower

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