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self-indulgence

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy whatever one desires, often to an excessive or wasteful degree. / A habit or tendency to gratify one's own whims and desires without restraint.
Noun

This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting a lack of self-control or a failure of discipline. It describes a state where personal pleasure is prioritized over responsibility, health, or social expectations, often implying that the gratification is unwarranted or excessive.

As an uncountable noun, it refers to a general quality or behavior. When referring to specific instances of this behavior, it requires partitive constructions such as a piece of self-indulgence or an act of self-indulgence to maintain grammatical correctness.

Meanings

Noun

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy whatever one desires, often to an excessive or wasteful degree.

Noun

A habit or tendency to gratify one's own whims and desires without restraint.

Examples

Spending the entire weekend in bed with chocolate and movies was a moment of pure self-indulgence.

I cannot believe he spent his entire inheritance on luxury cars and parties in such a display of self-indulgence.

Business

Maybe I am just being guilty of a bit of self-indulgence by ordering the most expensive dessert on the menu.

Gourmet

The emperor lived a life of absolute self-indulgence while his people starved in the streets.

The emperor lived a life of absolute self-indulgence while his people starved in the streets.

History

Stop this self-indulgence and get back to your studies if you want to pass the exam.

School Life

He viewed his obsession with rare artifacts as a scholarly pursuit rather than mere self-indulgence.

He viewed his obsession with rare artifacts as a scholarly pursuit rather than mere self-indulgence.

Detective

Is it really self-indulgence to take a long bath after a twelve hour shift at the hospital?

Health

The novel was criticized for its excessive self-indulgence and lack of a coherent plot.

I should probably stop this self-indulgence before I run out of money for rent.

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