One-word alternative?

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Dear All,Could you tell me, please, whether there is a way to express the quality of being ''willing and ready to make sacrifices" with a single word? And if yes, with which one(s)? Thanks in advance!

Dokterjokkebrok · Accepted Answer

Probably not what you're looking for but, self-sacrificing?

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you, Dokterjokkebrokk. It's indeed somewhat different but at least now I know that there's probably no such word in the English language. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Dokterjokkebrok · Answer

AnonymousThank you, Dokterjokkebrokk. It's indeed somewhat different but at least now I know that there's probably no such word in the English language.

Ha ha, well I'm pretty sure there is. I just don't know it.

Maybe Mr.M. knows.

Good luck!

- DJB -

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Have a look at

abnegate (verb)

abnegation (noun)

abnegator (one who abnegates)

I suppose you could use 'abnegating' as an adjectival form.

Clive

Mister Micawber · Answer

Altruistic?

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you to all of you! <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

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