- Self-restrained
- Self-restrained Self`-re*strained", a. Restrained by one's self or itself; restrained by one's own power or will. [1913 Webster]
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Self-restrained
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self-restrained — self restrainedˈ adjective Restrained by one s own will • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
self-restrained — self restraint ► NOUN ▪ self control. DERIVATIVES self restrained adjective … English terms dictionary
self-restrained — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Tending to keep one s thoughts and emotions to oneself: controlled, inhibited, noncommittal, reserved, restrained, self controlled. See RESTRAINT … English dictionary for students
self-restrained — Synonyms and related words: assured, balanced, collected, composed, confident, controlled, equanimous, equilibrious, firm minded, forward, importunate, independent, levelheaded, poised, pushy, recollected, self asserting, self assertive, self… … Moby Thesaurus
self-restraint — self restrained, adj. self restraining, adj. /self ri straynt , self /, n. restraint imposed on one by oneself; self control. [1765 75] * * * … Universalium
self-restraint — self′ restraint′ n. restraint imposed on one by oneself; self control • Etymology: 1765–75 self′ restrained′, adj. self′ restrain′ing, adj … From formal English to slang
self-restraint — [self′ri strānt′] n. restraint imposed on oneself by oneself; self control self restrained adj … English World dictionary
self-restraint — ► NOUN ▪ self control. DERIVATIVES self restrained adjective … English terms dictionary
restrained — adjective 1) Julie was quite restrained Syn: self controlled, self restrained, not given to excesses, sober, steady, unemotional, undemonstrative 2) restrained elegance Syn: muted, soft, discreet, subtle … Thesaurus of popular words
self-controlled — Synonyms and related words: Spartan, accepting, armed with patience, assured, automated, automatic, automatous, balanced, collected, composed, confident, controlled, cybernated, disciplined, endurant, enduring, equanimous, equilibrious, firm… … Moby Thesaurus
