Значения термина self-abnegating на английском

I have not the grand self-abnegating spirit necessary for such a work.

We all know overly devoted, self-abnegating men and women who are philanderers.

Joseph is a pattern of self-abnegating submission, and an example of its rewards.

He shook in a self-abnegating way, as one who shook for Tellson and Co.

The old fellow's voice was strangely balanced between pathos and a peculiar self-abnegating humour.

Had she been warned in a dream, she could have compassed no surer method of reducing his pride than this self-abnegating generosity.

The Emperor seemed to appreciate perfectly the charms of this angelic woman, whose gentle and self- abnegating character made a profound impression on me.