Abstinent

usgb/ˈæbstɪnənt/
adjective

A person who doesn't take part in certain enjoyable activities, especially drinking alcohol or eating too much, usually for health or religious reasons.

He chose to become abstinent from alcohol.
Visual representation of "abstinent" - A person who doesn't take part in certain enjoyable activities, especially drinking alcohol or eating too much, usually for health or religious reasons.

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  • become abstinent
  • remain abstinent
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Not for Fun

Used when someone avoids certain pleasures not for entertainment but for serious reasons.

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Even on his birthday, he remained abstinent from cake for health.
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Lifestyle Choices

Often associated with a deliberate lifestyle choice like veganism or sobriety.

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She's been abstinent for a year as part of her healthy living commitment.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Abstinence can be culturally significant, respecting these choices is important.

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He's abstinent during Ramadan as his way of spiritual observance.
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