be restrained

Examples (10)

• I thought she was remarkably restrained in the circumstances.
• He is always restrained when dealing with angry customers.
• Please be restrained in your criticism of the new policy.
• The politician was restrained during the heated debate.
• It is important to be restrained when you are feeling very emotional.
• The decor is restrained and elegant, avoiding unnecessary clutter.
• She has been restrained in her use of colors for this painting.
• They were surprisingly restrained after hearing the bad news.
• The witness was restrained in his testimony.
• You need to be more restrained in your spending this month.