eschewing

Definitions

Deliberately avoiding or abstaining from something.

Shunning or keeping away from a particular practice or habit.

Examples

The minimalist artist gained fame by eschewing elaborate decorations in favor of clean, simple lines.

He lived a quiet life in the countryside, eschewing the fast-paced lifestyle of the city.

By eschewing processed foods and focusing on whole ingredients, she felt a significant boost in her energy levels.

Synonyms

avoiding shunning abstaining forgoing renouncing rejecting declining

Antonyms

embracing adopting pursuing accepting welcoming seeking practicing