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View synonyms for self-restraint

self-restraint

[ self-ri-streynt, self- ]

noun

  1. restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.


self-restraint

noun

  1. restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • self-re·strained adjective
  • self-re·straining adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-restraint1

First recorded in 1765–75
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Example Sentences

It was like a bad episode of Dance Moms, only with fewer sequins and less self-restraint.

Perhaps he had congratulated himself for his self-restraint in avoiding real adultery, real manipulation of women.

This practice of self-restraint, called jishuku in Japanese, has become quite commonplace here in recent days.

The concept of impulse control comes from a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that underlie self-restraint.

Temperance and self-restraint were therefore his favourite virtues.

Steve took it all good-naturedly, but Jarvis had to exercise great self-restraint to keep himself in check.

Exhausted at her efforts at self-restraint during the presence of Clameran, she felt weary and crushed in body and spirit.

It is much to have learnt the discipline, self-restraint, endurance and patience which soldiering demands.

As, however, you appear to doubt our powers of self-restraint, we will relieve your mind by going without them.

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