self-indulgence
intermediateB2/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ · self-in-dul-gence
the act of allowing oneself to indulge in one's desires and pleasures, often to excess.
Meanings
the act of allowing oneself to indulge in one's desires and pleasures, often to excess.
اپنی خواہشات اور خوشیوں میں حد سے زیادہ دخل دینا۔
خود غرضی
khud gharzi
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Common Collocations
- extreme self-indulgence
- self-indulgence in food
- self-indulgence and its consequences
Example Sentences
His self-indulgence led to a lack of discipline in his life.
اس کی خود غرضی نے اس کی زندگی میں نظم و ضبط کی کمی پیدا کی۔
Us ki khud gharzi ne us ki zindagi mein nazm-o-zabt ki kami paida ki.
Self-indulgence can sometimes lead to negative consequences.
خود غرضی کبھی کبھار منفی نتائج کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Khud gharzi kabhi kabhar manfi nataij ka baais ban sakti hai.
She enjoyed her self-indulgence during the holidays without any regrets.
اس نے بغیر کسی پچھتاوے کے تعطیلات میں اپنی خود غرضی کا لطف اٹھایا۔
Us ne baghair kisi pachtaway ke taatiaat mein apni khud gharzi ka lutf uthaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' + 'indulgence' as indulging oneself in pleasures.
Imagine yourself enjoying a dessert to the fullest, representing self-indulgence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبتوں کے کیسی ہیں آئیں گے، خود غرضی کی ریت میں نہیں آئیں گے
Mohabbatoun ke kaisi hain aayenge, khud gharzi ki reet mein nahin aayenge
What kind of love will come, it will not come in the sand of self-indulgence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انسان اپنی خواہشات کا غلام ہے
Insaan apni khwahishat ka ghulam hai
Man is a slave to his desires.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + indulgence" — the act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasures of life
First known use: 20th century
The word 'self-indulgence' combines the concept of 'self' with 'indulgence', which has existed since the late 16th century.