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self-restraining

self-restraining

5.6
Able to control your actions and not give in to temptation
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ/
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  • Are they calling for religious insults to be "outlawed" or are they calling for a "declaration" that calls speakers "to be responsible and self-restraining in expressing or promoting offensive or malicious opinions"?

Examples

  • Now, I don't really have a problem with a declaration that "encourages all people (including controllers of media) to be responsible and self-restraining in expressing or promoting offensive or malicious opinions with regard to the religions of the world."

    Blog text (5)

  • However, it should encourage all people (including controllers of media) to be responsible and self-restraining in expressing or promoting offensive or malicious opinions with regard to the religions of the world, especially in today's climate whereby those opinions and expressions may be rapidly and widely spread through many media.

    Blog text (5)

  • Altogether, they can encourage or discourage self-restrained behavior by market players who face an opportunity to exploit.

    Academic text (2016)

  • During the meeting, she practiced self-restraining by listening more than speaking.

  • He showed self-restraining when he turned down the dessert, even though it looked delicious.

  • The leader's self-restraining attitude inspired others to control their impulses and focus on the team's goals.

Synonyms

self-regulating
vsself-restraining
2 5.2

Can adjust and control itself without outside help

is about personal control and avoiding indulgence rather than automatic adjustment
self-disciplined
vsself-restraining
2 5.4

A person who controls their actions and feelings to follow a plan

focuses on not indulging desires rather than following rules
abstentious
vsself-restraining
  • Archaic
9.9

Choosing not to eat or drink much

is broader, covering control of actions feelings and desires
restrained
vsself-restraining
5.3

Calm and controlled, not strong or showy

is active control of desires not merely modest behavior

Antonyms

indulgent
36 6.1

Willing to let someone have what they want, even if it is not good for them

self-indulgent
15 6.7

Giving yourself whatever you want, often by buying or eating too much

How Restrained

disciplined
10 4.2
self-restraining
5.6
impulsive
78 4.4
unrestrained
13 5.7

Surface Forms

self-restraining positive

Morphology

self-restraining = self-restrain (transparent) = self + restrain + ing

The word 'self-restraining' is transparently constructed from 'self-restrain' and the suffix '-ing', indicating the act of restraining oneself.

Etymology

Self-restraining combines self- 'oneself' and restrain 'to hold back'. So a self-restraining person 'holds themselves back' from strong feelings or habits, meaning they control their actions and desires.