All forgoing synonyms
for·go
F f noun forgoing
- astringency — An astringent taste.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- reasonableness — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- teetotalism — the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
- refrainment — to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from): I refrained from telling him what I thought.
- eschewal — The act of eschewing.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
- self-discipline — discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline.
- soberness — not intoxicated or drunk.
- self-deprivation — the act of depriving.
adjective forgoing
- sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
- low key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
- clear-headed — If you describe someone as clear-headed, you mean that they are sensible and think clearly, especially in difficult situations.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.