Ethical Philosophy Terms

adjective following as a result or effect; important; significant

• The company faced consequential financial losses due to the economic downturn.
• Skipping class can have some pretty consequential consequences.
• Ditching the party was so not consequential, dude.
• The ripple effect of her decision was consequential, touching every aspect of her life.

verb to renounce or reject something, usually a belief, idea, or desire

• She chose to abnegate her own desires in order to fulfill her duty to her family.
• I can't believe you're willing to abnegate your own happiness for someone else.
• Don't be a fool and abnegate yourself for someone who doesn't appreciate you.
• Sometimes we have to abnegate our ego in order to truly connect with others.