Self-restraint

/ˌsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt/

आत्म-संयम

Origin & History

From self- (meaning ‘one’s own’) + restraint (from Old French restraindre, from Latin restringere ‘to bind back, hold in’).

self- (अर्थ ‘स्वयं/अपने’) + restraint (पुरानी फ़्रेंच restraindre से, जो लैटिन restringere ‘पीछे बाँधना/रोककर रखना’ से आया) से बना शब्द।

Definition

Self-restraint is the practice of consciously holding back from impulses, desires, or reactions in order to act with discipline and moderation, especially in tempting or emotionally charged situations.

आत्म-संयम का अर्थ है इच्छाओं, आवेगों या प्रतिक्रियाओं को जान-बूझकर रोककर रखना ताकि व्यक्ति अनुशासन और संयम के साथ, विशेषकर प्रलोभन या भावनात्मक परिस्थितियों में, उचित ढंग से व्यवहार कर सके।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
It took great self-restraint not to reply angrily.
गुस्से में जवाब न देने के लिए बहुत आत्म-संयम चाहिए था।

Usage Examples

She showed remarkable self-restraint during the argument.
Self-restraint helps people stick to long-term goals.
He practiced self-restraint by avoiding sweets for a month.
In stressful situations, self-restraint can prevent harmful decisions.

Related Forms

Noun
Self-restraint / Restraint / Self-control / Restraintfulness
Verb
Restrain / Restraining / Restrained
Adjective
Self-restrained / Restrained / Self-controlled
Adverb
Restrainedly

Idioms & Phrases

Show self-restraint
आत्म-संयम दिखाना
With (great) self-restraint
(बहुत) आत्म-संयम के साथ
Lose self-restraint
आत्म-संयम खो देना