Refrained: meaning, definitions and examples

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refrained

 

[ rษชหˆfreษชnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-control

The verb 'refrained' means to hold back or abstain from doing something. It often indicates a conscious decision to avoid an action, typically due to personal, social, or ethical reasons. By refraining, an individual exercises self-control and restraint. This word is often used in contexts where a person chooses not to indulge in a desire or urge.

Synonyms

abstained, avoided, restrained, withheld.

Examples of usage

  • She refrained from commenting during the meeting.
  • He refrained from eating sweets on his diet.
  • They refrained from making any noise during the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "refrained" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abstido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgehalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihentikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powstrzymany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retenu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprimido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ œํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdrลพel se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdrลพal sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ‘ๅˆถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadrลพan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะถั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kinmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprimido

Etymology

The word 'refrained' originates from the Middle English term 'refrenen,' which is derived from the Old French 'refraindre,' meaning to restrain or hold back. The Latin root 'refrangere' combines 're-' meaning 'back' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break.' This etymological evolution indicates a concept of restraint or breaking an impulse to act in a certain way. The usage of 'refrain' has evolved over centuries, moving from its literal sense of breaking action or impulse to its current state where it commonly emphasizes self-control. The verb is frequently utilized in legal, ethical, and personal contexts, emphasizing a conscious choice to avoid certain behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,189, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.