Abnegated

Pronunciation: /æbˈnɛɡeɪtɪd/

Definitions of abnegated

verb to renounce or reject something, usually a belief or principle

Example Sentences

A1 She abnegated her own needs to take care of her family.

A2 The soldier abnegated his personal desires for the greater good of his country.

B1 The CEO abnegated his bonus in order to give employees a raise.

B2 The politician abnegated his power to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.

C1 The artist abnegated fame and fortune to focus on creating meaningful art.

C2 The activist abnegated personal comfort to fight for social justice causes.

Examples of abnegated in a Sentence

formal She abnegated her own desires in order to fulfill her duty to the community.

informal He abnegated his plans to go out with friends in order to study for the exam.

slang She totally abnegated her diet and ate a whole pizza by herself.

figurative The artist abnegated the traditional rules of composition to create a truly unique piece of art.

Grammatical Forms of abnegated

• past tense: abnegated
• plural: abnegates
• comparative: more abnegated
• superlative: most abnegated
• present tense: abnegate
• future tense: will abnegate
• perfect tense: has abnegated
• continuous tense: is abnegating
• singular: abnegates
• positive degree: abnegated
• infinitive: to abnegate
• gerund: abnegating
• participle: abnegating

Origin and Evolution of abnegated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abnegated' has its origin in Latin, derived from the verb 'abnegare' meaning 'to refuse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abnegated' has retained its original meaning of refusal or denial, but has also come to be used in a broader sense of self-denial or renunciation.