World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries自己否定
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiko hitei
"過度な自己否定は精神的な成長を妨げる。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or an instance of denying or suppressing one's own needs, desires, or existence.
"His chronic self-negation led to a profound sense of loss of identity." - 2
A logical or dialectical process by which a concept or entity contradicts or supersedes itself.
"Hegelian philosophy often explores the self-negation of abstract categories."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the English reflexive prefix 'self-' (from Old English 'silf') and 'negation' (from Latin 'negatio', meaning a denying or saying no). The psychological and philosophical concept evolved in the 19th and 20th centuries through existentialism and psychoanalysis to describe the denial, suppression, or nullification of one's own desires, identity, or needs.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Self-negation"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Self-negation" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
auto-négation
Transliteration: o-to-ne-ɡa-sjɔ̃
"L'auto-négation excessive nuit à l'estime de soi."
Selbstverneinung
Transliteration: zɛlbstfɛɐ̯ˌnaɪnʊŋ
"Seine Philosophie basiert auf dem Prinzip der Selbstverneinung."
auto-negazione
Transliteration: aw-to-ne-ɡa-tso-ne
"L'auto-negazione può essere una forma di ascetismo."
auto-negación
Transliteration: aw-to-ne-ɣa-sjon
"La auto-negación constante deteriora la salud mental."
auto-negação
Transliteration: aw-tu-ne-ɡa-sãw
"A auto-negação impede o desenvolvimento pessoal."
आत्म-अस्वीकृति
Transliteration: aatm-asveekriti
"अत्यधिक आत्म-अस्वीकृति मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक है।"
自我否定
Transliteration: zìwǒ fǒudìng
"过度地进行自我否定会摧毁信心。"
자기부정
Transliteration: jagi-bujeong
"지나친 자기부정은 자존감을 낮춘다."
自己否定
Transliteration: jiko hitei
"過度な自己否定は精神的な成長を妨げる。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsIntended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
The external, material, or corporeal manifestation of a person, object, or concept.
A person who leaves their native country or region to settle in another, considered specifically from the perspective of the place of origin.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Self-negation"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.