self-restraint

noun
UK: /ˌself.rɪˈstreɪnt/
US: /ˌself.rɪˈstreɪnt/

  1. The ability to control your feelings and actions.

    1. He showed great self-restraint by not yelling.
    2. Practicing self-restraint, she resisted the urge to interrupt the speaker during the presentation.

  2. The act of denying yourself something you want.

    1. Self-restraint is key when dieting to lose weight.
    2. The monk's commitment to self-restraint meant he lived a very simple and austere life.

Synonyms

self-control discipline restraint self-discipline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-restraint" in English means: The ability to control your feelings and actions., The act of denying yourself something you want..

The phonetic transcription of "self-restraint" is /ˌself.rɪˈstreɪnt/ in British English and /ˌself.rɪˈstreɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-restraint": self-control, discipline, restraint, self-discipline.

Example usage of "self-restraint": "He showed great self-restraint by not yelling.". More examples on the page.