self-sacrifice
noun
Simple meaning
The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sehlfsakruhfysSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɛlfˈsækɹəfaɪs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others.
The act of making the ultimate sacrifice of giving up one's life for a cause.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others.
Used this way, self-sacrifice is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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