asceticism
/əˈsetɪsɪzəm/
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence
asceticism in a sentence
“The monk lived a life of rigorous asceticism.”
Origin of asceticism
Greek 'asketes' (monk, hermit), originally 'one who practices/exercises'
Related Words
stoicism
the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint
restraint
unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control
discipline
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
willpower
control exerted to do something or restrain impulses
akrasia
the state of acting against one's better judgment; weakness of will
delayed gratification
the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward