Synonyms for restrained
re·strained

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1. restrained, reticent, unemotionaladjective

   cool and formal in manner

   Synonyms:
   guarded, moderate, untalkative, retiring, reticent, self-effacing, quiet, unemotional

   Antonyms:
   unrestrained, intemperate, ostentatious, unhindered, unhampered, excessive, freewheeling, ungoverned, demonstrative, unbridled, unlaced, incautious, uncurbed, overweening, exuberant, highflying(a), pretentious, unchecked, extravagant, unbuttoned

2. restrainedadjective

   under restraint

   Synonyms:
   quiet, unemotional, moderate, guarded, reticent

   Antonyms:
   freewheeling, unhampered, intemperate, unrestrained, unlaced, exuberant, pretentious, ungoverned, highflying(a), unbridled, excessive, extravagant, unbuttoned, incautious, overweening, demonstrative, unchecked, ostentatious, unhindered, uncurbed

3. moderate, restrainedadjective

   marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

   "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"

   Synonyms:
   quiet, unemotional, moderate, temperate, guarded, reticent

   Antonyms:
   unlaced, pretentious, overweening, demonstrative, freewheeling, ostentatious, ungoverned, unchecked, unhampered, highflying(a), unbridled, uncurbed, unrestrained, unbuttoned, incautious, extravagant, excessive, intemperate, exuberant, unhindered

4. quiet, restrainedadjective

   not showy or obtrusive

   "clothes in quiet good taste"

   Synonyms:
   placid, moderate, hushed, guarded, still, muted, reticent, smooth, unruffled, tranquil, quiet, unemotional, subdued

   Antonyms:
   excessive, ungoverned, unchecked, unbridled, overweening, highflying(a), unbuttoned, demonstrative, uncurbed, ostentatious, unhampered, unrestrained, intemperate, incautious, freewheeling, exuberant, extravagant, pretentious, unlaced, unhindered

5. guarded, restrainedadjective

   prudent

   "guarded optimism"

   Synonyms:
   quiet, unemotional, moderate, guarded, reticent

   Antonyms:
   unbridled, intemperate, unbuttoned, ostentatious, demonstrative, highflying(a), ungoverned, exuberant, excessive, incautious, unhindered, overweening, unchecked, unrestrained, extravagant, pretentious, unhampered, unlaced, freewheeling, uncurbed

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1. List of paraphrases for "restrained":

   braked, moderate, restricted, limited, hampered

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How to use restrained in a sentence?

1. One European trader:

   If this is correct it would be a reason why Syria's wheat purchasing has been so restrained in recent months despite the apparent need for imports.

2. Ambassador Nam:

   I emphasised that it was most important for both sides to respond in a calm, restrained manner in order to resolve the issue.

3. Zou Lan:

   In some cities, the property prices surged too fast, causing the approval and issuance of personal mortgages to be restrained, once housing prices stabilise, the supply and demand of mortgages in those cities will be normalized too.

4. Seneca:

   Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us that injury that provokes it.

5. Gable Tostee:

   I restrained her to stop her from attacking, i don’t know what else to do. I wanted it to stop.