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Noun: self-indulgence  ,self-in'dúl-jun(t)s
  1. An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
    "Her self-indulgence in sweets led to health issues";
    - indulgence
     
  2. Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
    "the self-indulgence of their language";
    - intemperance, intemperateness

Derived forms: self-indulgences

Type of: indiscipline, indulgence, undiscipline

Encyclopedia: Self-indulgence