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self-abandonment

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/sɛlf əˈbændənmənt/ · self-a-ban-don-ment

The act of giving up one's own self or identity, often as a result of overwhelming circumstances or emotional distress.

Meanings

nounliterary

The act of giving up one's own self or identity, often as a result of overwhelming circumstances or emotional distress.

اپنی خودی یا شناخت کو ترک کرنے کا عمل، اکثر نامناسب حالات یا جذباتی دباؤ کی وجہ سے۔

خود ترک کرنا

khud tark karna

Synonyms

self-neglectself-denialself-surrenderاپنے آپ سے بےزار ہونااپنی خودی کو فراموش کرناخود کو چھوڑ دینا

Antonyms

self-assertionself-acceptanceself-awarenessاپنی خودی کو برقرار رکھناخود کو تسلیم کرنااپنی شناخت کو پہچاننا

Common Collocations

  • act of self-abandonment
  • self-abandonment in relationships
  • experience self-abandonment

Example Sentences

His self-abandonment led him to make dangerous choices.

اس کی خود ترک کرنا اسے خطرناک فیصلے کرنے پر مجبور کر دیا۔

Us ki khud tark karna use khatarnaak faisle karne par majboor kar diya.

She experienced self-abandonment during her difficult years.

اس نے اپنے مشکل سالوں کے دوران خود ترک کرنا کا تجربہ کیا۔

Us ne apne mushkil saalon ke doran khud tark karna ka tajurba kiya.

Self-abandonment can lead to a loss of identity.

خود ترک کرنا شناخت کے نقصان کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Khud tark karna shanakht ke nuqsan ka bais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-neglect:Self-neglect refers specifically to failing to take care of one's physical and mental health, whereas self-abandonment involves a deeper emotional or psychological disengagement.

Word Family

self-abandon
verbخود ترک کرنا
self-abandoned
adjectiveخود چھوڑ دیا گیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of abandoning a ship, but it's your own self you're leaving behind.

Imagine a person walking away from their own reflection in a mirror, representing self-abandonment.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کیا خود چھوڑنے سے کچھ حاصل ہو گا، / جو خواب بکھرے تو اڑ کر چلے جائیں گے۔

Kya khud chhodne se kuch hasil ho ga, / Jo khwab bikhre to uڑ kar chale jayenge.

Will anything be gained by self-abandonment, / If dreams shatter, they will fly away.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-abandon" — to give up oneself or one's own interests

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-abandonment' has developed within psychological and philosophical contexts, referring to the act of forsaking one's own feelings, desires, or identity.