self-restraint — the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions; self-control
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions; self-control
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt/
Korean meaning: 자제력, 자기 통제력
Korean pronunciation: 셀프 리**스트**레인트
Example Sentences
- His self-restraint was tested when his annoying neighbor started karaoke at 3 AM.
- The diet required incredible self-restraint, especially when passing the donut shop.
- She practiced self-restraint by counting to ten before responding to rude comments.
self-restraint
NOUN//ˌsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt//
the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions; self-control
the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions; self-control
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14세기에 'self'와 'restraint'가 결합하여 만들어진 합성어로, 'restraint'는 라틴어 'restrictus'(묶다, 제한하다)에서 유래
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“His self-restraint was tested when his annoying neighbor started karaoke at 3 AM.”
“The diet required incredible self-restraint, especially when passing the donut shop.”
“She practiced self-restraint by counting to ten before responding to rude comments.”
“His self-restraint finally broke when someone spoiled the movie ending.”
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