Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Restrained by itself or by one's own power of will; not controlled by external force or authority.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Restrained by one's self or itself; restrained by one's own power or will.
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Examples
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Brooks' latest a-pox-on-our-whole-culture column reflects his ongoing need to think of himself as a thoughtful, modest, self-restrained conservative of the classical type.
Jonathan Weiler: David Brooks' Extraordinary Blindspot Jonathan Weiler 2011
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David Brooks latest a-pox-on-our-whole-culture column reflects his ongoing need to think of himself as a thoughtful, self-restrained conservative.
Jonathan Weiler: David Brooks' Extraordinary Blindspot Jonathan Weiler 2011
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The three-chords-and-the-truth types are arguably the real classicists, self-restrained as they are by a musical version of the Aristotelian unities.
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The U.S. is no Roman Empire — it is a reluctant and self-restrained superpower.
Are Rome 2010
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Unless they are trained (and/or self-restrained) to better deal with situations, relations between the police and everyone, not just blacks and Hispanics, will be less than ideal.
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We are overjoyed to have a true adult in charge of our nation — someone quiet, thoughtful, dignified, circumspect, self-effacing and self-restrained.
Bill: Hillary Would Be "Great At Being Secretary Of State" 2009
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For a long time Democrats were unwilling to counter when whackos were singing the "liberal media bias" song to which many MSM orgs danced a self-restrained, equivalency dance, whereas Fucks was running loose.
Big Media Figures Admitting That Drudge's Influence Has Waned 2009
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So she be self-restrained; but in thy eyes all is evil.
Medea 2008
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So she be self-restrained; but in thy eyes all is evil.
Medea 2008
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Senior literary figure and columnist Khagendra Sangraula suggested the Maoist leaders and cadres to be more self-restrained and polite as their antagonistic forces would want to derail the peace process by exaggerating even minor incidents.
Nepal's Maoists Willing to Establish Diplomatic Relations with USA and Europe 2008
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