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- DictionarySelf-re·straint/ˈˌsɛlf rəˈstreɪnt/
noun
- 1. restraint imposed by oneself on one's own actions; self-control.
Self-restraint definition: restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control. See examples of SELF-RESTRAINT used in a sentence.
Self-restraint definition, restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control. See more.
Self-restraint definition: . See examples of SELF-RESTRAINT used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ˌself-reˈstraint noun [ uncountable] the ability to stop yourself doing or saying something, even though you want to, because it is more sensible not to do or say it exercise/practise self-restraint The UN appealed for both sides to exercise self-restraint.
noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–RESTRAINT. [noncount] : control over your own actions or feelings that keeps you from doing things you want to do but should not do. I know you like to shop, but you need to exercise/show some self-restraint.
Nov 16, 2023 · Noun [ edit] self - restraint ( uncountable) Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions. His lack of self-restraint led to several ugly scenes of debauchery and violent outburst. Translations [ edit] ± self-restraint. Categories: English terms prefixed with self- English lemmas. English nouns. English uncountable nouns.
What does the noun self-restraint mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun self-restraint . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
