self-restraining
1self-restraining — adjective used of nonindulgent persons • Syn: ↑self disciplined • Similar to: ↑nonindulgent, ↑strict * * * | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : marked by self restraint …
2Self — Self, n.; pl. {Selves}. 1. The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings, and the …
3self-restraint — self restrained, adj. self restraining, adj. /self ri straynt , self /, n. restraint imposed on one by oneself; self control. [1765 75] * * * …
4self-disciplined — adjective used of nonindulgent persons • Syn: ↑self restraining • Similar to: ↑nonindulgent, ↑strict …
5self-denial — self denying, adj. self denyingly, adv. /self di nuy euhl, self /, n. 1. the sacrifice of one s own desires; unselfishness. 2. an act or instance of restraining or curbing one s desires: To reduce, one has to practice self denial at the dinner… …
6self-denial — self′ deni′al n. 1) the sacrifice of one s own desires; unselfishness 2) an act or instance of restraining or curbing one s desires • Etymology: 1635–45 self′ deny′ing, adj. self′ deny′ingly, adv …
7self-denial — *self abnegation, abnegation, renunciation Analogous words: sacrificing or sacrifice, forbearance (see corresponding verbs at FORGO): abstaining, refraining (see REFRAIN): restraining or restraint, curbing or curb, checking or check (see… …
8Self-uniting marriage — A self uniting marriage is one in which the bride and groom are married without the presence of a third party officiant. Although non denominational, this method of getting married is sometimes referred to as a Quaker Marriage .Although most… …
9Selves — Self Self, n.; pl. {Selves}. 1. The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings,… …
10Donald Winnicott — Born April 28, 1896(1896 04 28) Plymouth, Devon, England Died January 28, 1971(1971 01 28) (aged 74) London Occupation paediatrician, psychiatrist, sociologist and psychoanalyst …
