"self-denying" meaning in All languages combined

See self-denying on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more self-denying [comparative], most self-denying [superlative]
Etymology: self- + denying Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|self|denying}} self- + denying Head templates: {{en-adj}} self-denying (comparative more self-denying, superlative most self-denying)
  1. Without concern for one's own advantage; selfless or self-sacrificing. Categories (topical): Personality
    Sense id: en-self-denying-en-adj-hh8pDQit Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with self-

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