unindulged
Kept from satisfaction
Unindulged describes desires, impulses, or people that have not been gratified or given free rein.
An unindulged craving remains unsatisfied.
An unindulged child has been denied treats or special treatment.
The word suggests restraint—whether virtuous self-discipline or unwelcome deprivation: Her unindulged sweet tooth made the birthday cake irresistible.
Declined to accept
- withheldKept from giving
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- forbiddenNot allowed
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
deprived · neglected · unmet · unfulfilled · ungratified · unsatisfied · rebuffed · declined
Powerful urge to have
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- wantingAbsent or insufficient
- desireIntense wanting
hunger · thirst · ache · pining · unsatisfied · incomplete · lacking · emptiness
Ability to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
restraint · self-denial · forbearance · asceticism · austerity · sobriety · temperance · frugality
refused
Declined to accept
disallowed · deprived · neglected · unmet · unfulfilled · ungratified · unsatisfied · rebuffed · declined · blocked
craving
Powerful urge to have
desire · hunger · thirst · ache · pining · unsatisfied · incomplete · lacking · emptiness · deprivation
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- moderationAvoidance of excess
willpower · restraint · self-denial · forbearance · asceticism · austerity · sobriety · temperance · frugality · spartan