Abstentious

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /æbˈstÉ›n.t͡ʃəs, /É™bˈstÉ›n.t͡ʃəs//

Origin

From abstention + -ous

Full definition of abstentious

Adjective

1. Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

Derived terms

• abstentiousness