most restrained

ADJECTIVE

calm, quiet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge in check inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

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most restrained

That’s the most restrained reading in 5½ years.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

Here’s an idea of how crazy this film is: It hires someone to play Benito Mussolini, yet he’s the most restrained performer in the cast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025

Promotional material calls it “The Killers’ most restrained and resonant album yet.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021

The title track, “Oblivion” and “Beautiful Things Can Happen” show some of the most restrained and mature Sia songwriting has ever done.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2021

I know it's the people who are most restrained who can be swept most terribly by passion—but I hadn't expected it of you.

From The Side Of The Angels A Novel by Basil King