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сде́ржанность — meaning in English

sderzhannost

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English meaning

  • moderateness noun the quality of being moderate
  • modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
  • temperance noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

Senses

сде́ржанность is used for these senses in English:

  • moderateness the quality of being moderate
  • modesty The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
  • modesty Moderate behaviour; reserve.
  • reserve Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
  • restraint (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
  • self-possession calmness and composure, especially when under stress
  • self-restraint Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
  • temperance Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.

modesty — full definition

  1. noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
  2. noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.

Related Russian words