self-restrained

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synonyms for self-restrained

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to self-restrained, such as: aloof, backward, bashful, cautious, ceremonious, and close.

How to use self-restrained in a sentence

  • Though ambitious, he was prudent; and, though born to please and be pleased, he was sedulous and self-restrained.

    Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli
  • Its native population to this day has the reputation of being industrious, docile, and self-restrained.

    Mexico | Susan Hale
  • I hope that every non-co-operationist will recognise the necessity of being humble and self-restrained.

    Freedom's Battle | Mahatma Gandhi
  • Distant and self-restrained in Slavna, here he was open, gay, and full of an almost boyish ardor.

    Sophy of Kravonia | Anthony Hope
  • Mr. Lasher then explained that playing golf made one thin, hungry and self-restrained.

    The Golden Scarecrow | Hugh Walpole

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