restrained

Definitions

Characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.

Kept under control; prevented from showing or expressing strong feelings.

Limited in extent, degree, or scope; understated.

Examples

The suspect was restrained by the security guards until the police arrived.

She showed a restrained reaction to the news, despite being deeply moved.

Synonyms

controlled reserved moderate temperate inhibited guarded discreet

Antonyms

unrestrained extravagant uninhibited impulsive excessive outspoken immoderate