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self-indulgence

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“You might think⟳ it sounds like⟳ self-indulgence or an excuse⟳ to buy⟳ the doll you wanted when you were younger, but reparenting is a therapeutic technique that might help⟳ you save⟳ yourself and future generations from a lot of pain.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

self-indulgent self-infection self-inflicted self-initiation self-injurer self-injury

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