self-restraint

noun

Meaning

The ability to control one's own impulses, emotions, or desires, especially in difficult situations.

Examples

It took a great deal of self-restraint not to shout back at the rude customer.
He showed remarkable self-restraint by remaining calm during the heated debate.

Synonyms: control, discipline, self-control, restraint, temperance

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self-restraint

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt

Definition

The ability to control one's own impulses, emotions, or desires, especially in difficult situations.

Examples

It took a great deal of self-restraint not to shout back at the rude customer.
He showed remarkable self-restraint by remaining calm during the heated debate.

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