Abstainer
noun
A person who does not do something, usually something enjoyable or bad, because of their moral or health reasons.
He is an abstainer from alcohol and smoking for his health.
Often appears as...
- strict abstainer
- total abstainer
noun
A person who does not vote in an election or meeting.
There were 20 votes in favor, 5 against, and 10 abstainers.
Often appears as...
- political abstainer
- election abstainer
noun
A person who does not do something, usually something enjoyable or bad, because of their moral or health reasons.
He is an abstainer from alcohol and smoking for his health.
Often appears as...
- strict abstainer
- total abstainer
noun
A person who does not vote in an election or meeting.
There were 20 votes in favor, 5 against, and 10 abstainers.
Often appears as...
- political abstainer
- election abstainer
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Choice
Highlight that the abstention is voluntary and based on personal decisions related to morals or health.
As a vegetarian and health conscious individual, she's an abstainer from meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Reflects a positive or neutral self-imposed restriction, rather than being forced upon.
Even though his friends drink, he's a proud abstainer from alcohol.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Alcohol
Can apply to avoiding activities other than drinking, like gambling or eating junk food.
She's an abstainer from online games to focus on her studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Choice
Highlight that the abstention is voluntary and based on personal decisions related to morals or health.
As a vegetarian and health conscious individual, she's an abstainer from meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Reflects a positive or neutral self-imposed restriction, rather than being forced upon.
Even though his friends drink, he's a proud abstainer from alcohol.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Alcohol
Can apply to avoiding activities other than drinking, like gambling or eating junk food.
She's an abstainer from online games to focus on her studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Choice
Highlight that the abstention is voluntary and based on personal decisions related to morals or health.
As a vegetarian and health conscious individual, she's an abstainer from meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Reflects a positive or neutral self-imposed restriction, rather than being forced upon.
Even though his friends drink, he's a proud abstainer from alcohol.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Alcohol
Can apply to avoiding activities other than drinking, like gambling or eating junk food.
She's an abstainer from online games to focus on her studies.
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Quote examples
Bjork
Musician
In elections in Iceland, I have always been an abstainer. It seems like politics is such a small bundle of self-important people, who don't have much to do with things I'm interested in.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the affairs of others.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
Quote examples
Bjork
Musician
In elections in Iceland, I have always been an abstainer. It seems like politics is such a small bundle of self-important people, who don't have much to do with things I'm interested in.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the affairs of others.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
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