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lack of restraint

NOUN

freedom

Synonyms

STRONG

abandon boldness brazenness candor directness disrespect ease facility familiarity forthrightness forwardness frankness impertinence informality ingenuousness laxity license openness presumption readiness spontaneity unconstraint

WEAK

lack of reserve overfamiliarity

Antonyms

STRONG

difficulty humility

WEAK

limitation reserve restraint restriction suppression

Example Sentences

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But a lack of restraint actually stunts his personal growth because it comes with an unhealthy amount of self-importance.

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2022

Doom Eternal is frequently reminiscent of Titanfall 2 in its almost Nintendo-esque lack of restraint when it comes to constructing elaborate, dangerous environments.

From The Verge • Mar. 19, 2020

“Whether my opponent’s comment was born out of frustration or ignorance, I cannot say. But his actions do not excuse my lack of restraint in the moment.”

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2019

In “Icarus” Rodchenkov admits his actions with a lack of restraint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2017

He preferred the confidence and lack of restraint of the conversations with his comrades.

From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente

lack of restraint

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