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self-denial

noun

The practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.

Refusal of personal pleasure

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abstinence restraint self-restraint self-discipline abnegation

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steadfast

adjective

Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.

Firm and dependable

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staunch unwavering resolute constant faithful unswerving

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strategic

adjective

Planned with a broader or longer-term objective in mind.

Directed toward a broader goal

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planned purposeful calculated deliberate goal-directed

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subterfuge

noun

A deceptive device used to conceal a purpose or evade a difficulty.

Deceptive device

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ruse trick stratagem pretext deception artifice

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superfluous

adjective

More than is needed or serving no useful purpose.

More than necessary

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unnecessary redundant extra surplus excess unneeded

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