Definition Dictionary

Restoration or repayment for a loss or injury.

To hold back, limit, or control an action, impulse, or movement.

Control over one's impulses, or a limit placed on an action.

Impartial because one has no personal stake in the outcome.

To prevent or delay something through earlier action.

Having little or no interest in a subject or activity.

Not held back, controlled, or limited.

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Mentally troubled, upset, or restless.

A short account of an incident, often interesting or amusing.

Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.

Strongly interested in books or learning, sometimes more than in practical experience.

So appealing or interesting that it strongly holds attention.

To place limits or restrictions on something.

An emphasis on acquiring and consuming goods; also advocacy for consumers' interests.

To restrain, limit, or keep something under control.

To reduce, restrict, or bring to an earlier end.

Not actively involved or mentally and emotionally invested.

Unwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.

Expressing feelings with great enthusiasm and little restraint.

Excessively occupied with one's own importance, interests, or achievements.

Attractive or interesting enough to hold attention.