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单词 self-restraining
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self-restrainingadj.

Brit. /ˌsɛlfrᵻˈstreɪnɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfrəˈstreɪnɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, restraining adj.
Etymology: < self- prefix + restraining adj., after self-restraint n. Compare earlier self-restrained adj.
Demonstrating or characterized by self-restraint.
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the mind > emotion > calmness > self-possession or self-control > [adjective]
coolc1430
coldc1500
within oneself (itself, etc.)1518
cool-headed1684
present to oneself1692
possesseda1698
self-restrained1700
self-collecteda1711
cool (cold) as a cucumbera1732
self-possessing1732
self-regulating1755
cool-brained1765
self-possessed1766
self-restraining1777
self-disciplined?1791
self-controlling1796
self-repressed1814
self-controlled1822
self-contained1838
self-repressing1849
unimpulsive1856
posé1858
downbeat1953
cucumber-cool1955
supercool1965
the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > restrained or moderate behaviour > [adjective] > suppressed or restrained
suppressed1536
retent1568
self-restrained1700
buttoned-up1767
self-restraining1777
self-repressed1814
reserveful1827
self-repressing1849
withheld1914
1777 Lett. Henrietta to Morvina I. xii. 88 That self-restraining modesty which she is so largely endowed with, makes, and has ever made her, suppress more sheer wit..than two-thirds of mankind are capable of uttering.
1845 M. Fuller Woman in 19th Cent. 57 Not [capable] of a steadfast wisdom, or self-restraining virtue.
1853 G. Lewis Bible, Missal, & Breviary I. vii. 121 The Christian maiden,..self-sacrificing and self-restraining, yet unconscious of any superiority to others.
1946 R. T. Flewelling Things that matter Most x. 342 The power of a self-restraining people to manage their own affairs.
2012 Washington Monthly Mar. 51/1 Government is fine when it's helping people like them—hardworking, uncomplaining,..self-restraining, religious,..patriotic Americans.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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