All 4 Uses of
abnegate
in
Ulysses, by James Joyce
- Quite an excellent repast consisting of rashers and eggs, fried steak and onions, done to a nicety, delicious hot breakfast rolls and invigorating tea had been considerately provided by the authorities for the consumption of the central figure of the tragedy who was in capital spirits when prepared for death and evinced the keenest interest in the proceedings from beginning to end but he, with an abnegation rare in these our times, rose nobly to the occasion and expressed the dying wish (immediately acceded to) that the meal should be divided in aliquot parts among the members of the sick and indigent roomkeepers' association as a token of his regard and esteem.†
Chpt 12abnegation = renunciation (rejection) -- often self-denial of luxuries
- Envy, jealousy, abnegation, equanimity.†
Chpt 17 *
- Abnegation?†
Chpt 17
- Why more abnegation than jealousy, less envy than equanimity?†
Chpt 17
Definition:
to renounce or reject
The exact meaning of abnegate can depend upon its context. For example:
- "to abnegate his responsibilities as a father" -- to reject or ignore a duty
- "to practice self-abnegation" -- to deny oneself (voluntarily give something up such as a luxury)
- "to abnegate her faith" -- to reject a belief
- "to abnegate her legal rights" -- to give up a claim, title, or position of power