self-restrained
Example Sentences
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Indeed, John Smart thinks that given their processing capacity, A.I.s would actually be “vastly more responsible, regulated, and self-restrained than human beings.”
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2016
But his Black Keys bandmate was not so self-restrained.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 2, 2014
Yet there were the self-restrained Galaxy tied 0-0 with their captain standing over a potential 68th minute winner.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 15, 2013
Lady Kelsey threw up her hands with the feeling, half of amazement, half of annoyance, which a very emotional person has always for one who is self-restrained.
From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
The tone in which he spoke was low and self-restrained, but in it there was an accent that was tantamount to a slap in the face.
From A Transient Guest and Other Episodes by Saltus, Edgar
