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self-limiting

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/sɛlfˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ · self-lim-it-ing

imposing limits on oneself, often in a way that hinders personal growth or achievements

Meanings

adjectiveformal

imposing limits on oneself, often in a way that hinders personal growth or achievements

اپنے آپ پر حدیں لگانا، اکثر ایک طریقے سے جو ذاتی ترقی یا کامیابیوں میں رکاوٹ ڈالتا ہے

خود محدود

khud mehdoood

Synonyms

restrictiveconfiningpreventiveمحدودرکاوٹممنوع

Antonyms

expansiveunrestrictedliberatingوسیعغیر محدودآزاد

Common Collocations

  • self-limiting beliefs
  • self-limiting behavior
  • self-limiting attitudes

Example Sentences

Many people have self-limiting beliefs that prevent them from achieving their goals.

بہت سے لوگوں کے پاس خود محدود نظریے ہوتے ہیں جو ان کو اپنے مقاصد حاصل کرنے سے روکتے ہیں۔

Bohat se logon ke paas khud mehdoood nazriye hote hain jo unko apne maqasid hasil karne se rokate hain.

In a corporate environment, self-limiting attitudes can stall innovation.

کارپوریٹ ماحول میں، خود محدود رویے جدت کو رک سکتے ہیں۔

Corporate mahol mein, khud mehdoood rawaye jadat ko rok sakte hain.

Recognizing self-limiting behaviors is the first step toward personal growth.

خود محدود رویوں کا اعتراف کرنا ذاتی ترقی کی جانب پہلا قدم ہے۔

Khud mehdoood rawayon ka aitiraaf karna zaati taraqqi ki janib pehla qadam hai.

Easily Confused With

self-restricting:While both terms relate to imposing limits, 'self-restricting' typically refers to specific behaviors, whereas 'self-limiting' can encompass broader beliefs and attitudes.

Word Family

limit
verbمحدود کرنا
limitation
nounمحدودیت
limiting
adjectiveمحدود

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'self' as the person restricting their own growth.

Imagine a person building walls around themselves, limiting their view and possibilities.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-limit" — to restrict oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-limiting' is formed from 'self', meaning oneself, and 'limiting', the present participle of 'limit', indicating a restriction or boundary