Antisensuality

/ˌæntɪsɛnˈʃuːæləti/ noun

Definition

Opposition to or rejection of sensual pleasures, desires, or experiences.

Etymology

From 'anti-' (against) combined with 'sensuality' (from Latin 'sensualis', meaning relating to the senses). Often used in philosophical or religious contexts.

Kelly Says

Historical religious movements often promoted antisensuality as a path to spiritual enlightenment, believing that rejecting physical pleasures would bring people closer to the divine—a stark contrast to modern culture's celebration of sensory experience.

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