abstinent JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ · ab.sti.nent
adjective
- Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. After a year of being abstinent, she felt a sense of accomplishment and pride in her self-control.
- Avoiding or refraining from something, especially a habit or activity. He has been abstinent from social media for months, and it has greatly improved his mental health.
Did you know? The concept of abstinence has been present in various cultures throughout history, with ancient Greeks and Romans practicing abstinence as a form of spiritual discipline.