self-abnegation

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: self-ab=ne=ga=tion

CIDE DICTIONARY

self-abnegation, n. 

 Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

self-abnegation, n. the abnegation of oneself, one's interests, needs, etc.; self-sacrifice.

ROGET THESAURUS

self-abnegation

Disinterestedness

N disinterestedness, generosity, liberality, liberalism, altruism, benevolence, elevation, loftiness of purpose, exaltation, magnanimity, chivalry, chivalrous spirit, heroism, sublimity, self-denial, self-abnegation, self-sacrifice, self-immolation, self-control, stoicism, devotion, martyrdom, suttee, labor of love, disinterested, unselfish, self-denying, self-sacrificing, self- devoted, generous, handsome, liberal, noble, broad-minded, noble-minded, high-minded, princely, great, high, elevated, lofty, exalted, spirited, stoical, magnanimous, great-hearted, large-hearted, chivalrous, heroic, sublime, unbought, unbribed, uncorrupted, non vobis solum.