Meaning: The act of renouncing or giving up one's own rights, desires, or comforts
Hindi: त्याग
Synonyms: self-denial, renunciation, sacrifice, relinquishment
Antonyms: indulgence, self-interest, greed
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL
abnegation in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Abnegation
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Indulgence
Meaning: abnegation = self-denial, the giving up of something one wants *(आत्म-त्याग, आत्म-निषेध)*.
From Latin *ab-* (away) + *negare* (to deny) — the root behind *negative*, *deny* and *renegade*.
indulgence = freely allowing oneself a pleasure, self-gratification *(भोग-विलास, लिप्तता)*.
One withholds the desire, the other yields to it, so the opposition is clean and direct.
Why the others are wrong.
• Moderation = keeping within reasonable limits, avoiding extremes *(संयम, मध्यम मार्ग)* — it also restrains desire, which makes it nearer a synonym than an antonym.
• Compassion = pity and concern for the suffering of others *(करुणा, दया)* — it is about other people, while abnegation is about
Examples
- “Her abnegation of personal comfort helped the family survive hard times.”
abnegation – questions
What is the meaning of abnegation in Hindi?
abnegation means “त्याग” in Hindi. In English: The act of renouncing or giving up one's own rights, desires, or comforts
What are the synonyms of abnegation?
Synonyms of abnegation: self-denial, renunciation, sacrifice, relinquishment.
What is the opposite of abnegation?
Antonyms of abnegation: indulgence, self-interest, greed.
Has abnegation been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – abnegation has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL.