Self-imposed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-imposed is an adjective meaning Voluntarily imposed upon oneself.
Meaning
Voluntarily imposed upon oneself.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of self-impose
Example Sentences
He chose then to push away his misbegotten regret and to concentrate instead on his relief: relief that he was free of the grim demands of his self-imposed quest and that his only remaining obligations were those born of his current position.
“The United States government maintains relationships with unofficial partners around the world, and Taiwan is no exception. Our two democracies share common values of individual freedom, the rule of law, and a respect for human dignity. Today’s statement recognizes that the US-Taiwan relationship need not, and should not, be shackled by self-imposed restrictions of our permanent bureaucracy,” Pompeo wrote.
Synonyms for self-imposed
Depending on context, synonyms include voluntary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voluntary, optional, self-inflicted, self-ordained, self-regulated, self-directed.
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