self-restraint

[ self-ri-streynt, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt, ˌsɛlf- /

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noun

restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.

Origin of self-restraint

First recorded in 1765–75

OTHER WORDS FROM self-restraint

self-re·strained, adjectiveself-re·strain·ing, adjective

Words nearby self-restraint

self-renunciation, self-replicate, self-replicating, self-reproach, self-respect, self-restraint, self-retaining catheter, self-revealing, self-revelation, Selfridge, self-righteous

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Example sentences from the Web for self-restraint

Perhaps he had congratulated himself for his self-restraint in avoiding real adultery, real manipulation of women.
Why There Will Always Be Weiners|Lee Siegel|June 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This practice of self-restraint, called jishuku in Japanese, has become quite commonplace here in recent days.
Japan Aftershock: The Nation's Rattled Nerves|Sonia Narang|April 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Gentle persons, breaking from the lines of self-restraint, run to a curious violence in emotion.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
She had learned thoroughly the lesson of patience and of self-restraint, and she resolved for the present to continue to teach.
Mary Wollstonecraft|Elizabeth Robins Pennell

The fatallest furies of scientific are consistent with the most noble powers of self-restraint and self-sacrifice.
The Eagle's Nest|John Ruskin
Resignation and self-restraint are admirable qualities, but admirable in proportion to the force of the opposing temptation.
Hours in a Library|Leslie Stephen
Also, it is to be noted that great powers of self-restraint may be attained by very vulgar persons, when it suits their purposes.
Modern Painters, Volume V (of 5)|John Ruskin

British Dictionary definitions for self-restraint

self-restraint

noun

restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc

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单词	self-restraint
释义	self-restraint [ self-ri-streynt, self- ] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt, ˌsɛlf- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR self-restraint ON THESAURUS.COM noun restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control. Origin of self-restraint First recorded in 1765–75 OTHER WORDS FROM self-restraint self-re·strained, adjectiveself-re·strain·ing, adjective Words nearby self-restraint self-renunciation, self-replicate, self-replicating, self-reproach, self-respect, self-restraint, self-retaining catheter, self-revealing, self-revelation, Selfridge, self-righteous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for self-restraint Perhaps he had congratulated himself for his self-restraint in avoiding real adultery, real manipulation of women. Why There Will Always Be Weiners\|Lee Siegel\|June 17, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This practice of self-restraint, called jishuku in Japanese, has become quite commonplace here in recent days. Japan Aftershock: The Nation's Rattled Nerves\|Sonia Narang\|April 7, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Gentle persons, breaking from the lines of self-restraint, run to a curious violence in emotion. The History of Sir Richard Calmady\|Lucas Malet She had learned thoroughly the lesson of patience and of self-restraint, and she resolved for the present to continue to teach. Mary Wollstonecraft\|Elizabeth Robins Pennell The fatallest furies of scientific are consistent with the most noble powers of self-restraint and self-sacrifice. The Eagle's Nest\|John Ruskin Resignation and self-restraint are admirable qualities, but admirable in proportion to the force of the opposing temptation. Hours in a Library\|Leslie Stephen Also, it is to be noted that great powers of self-restraint may be attained by very vulgar persons, when it suits their purposes. Modern Painters, Volume V (of 5)\|John Ruskin British Dictionary definitions for self-restraint self-restraint noun 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 Words related to self-restraint moderation, continence
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self-restraint

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Origin of self-restraint

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noun

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