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hairshirt

/ˈhɛəʃɜːt/ /ˈhɛɹʃɝt/

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noun

قميص من شعر، مسح

A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent

Examples :

"The monk wore a hairshirt under his robes as a constant reminder of his vows of poverty and humility. "

ارتدى الراهب قميصًا من شعر تحت عباءاته كتذكير دائم بنذوره بالفقر والتواضع.

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noun

توبة، تواضع

A state of penitence and humility.

Examples :

"After failing the exam, he adopted a metaphorical hairshirt, studying every evening and giving up all social activities to ensure he would pass the next time. "

بعد رسوبه في الامتحان، تبنى حالة توبة مجازية، فدرس كل مساء وتخلى عن جميع الأنشطة الاجتماعية لضمان اجتيازه في المرة القادمة.

religion suffering soul moral philosophy guilt

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adjective

داعي إلى الزهد، زاهد

Advocating or adopting a relatively ascetic lifestyle, especially for environmentalist reasons.

Examples :

"Her hairshirt lifestyle, filled with cycling to work and avoiding all processed food, was driven by a deep commitment to reducing her environmental impact. "

كان نمط حياتها الزاهد، المليء بركوب الدراجات إلى العمل وتجنب جميع الأطعمة المصنعة، مدفوعًا بالتزام عميق بالحد من تأثيرها البيئي.

environment style attitude philosophy moral society religion