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self-limitation

[/ˌsɛlf ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: self-limitations / auto-limitações
auto-limitação
1. The act or practice of imposing restrictions or limitations on oneself voluntarily
The athlete's self-limitation prevented her from reaching her full potential.
A auto-limitação da atleta impediu que ela atingisse seu pleno potencial.
2. A restriction or constraint that one places on oneself
Breaking through self-limitation is essential for personal growth.
Superar a auto-limitação é essencial para o crescimento pessoal.
3. In psychology, a belief or assumption that restricts one's own capabilities
Many people struggle with self-limitation due to past failures.
Muitas pessoas lutam com a auto-limitação devido a fracassos passados.
Synonyms
self-restraintself-restrictionself-constraintlimiting beliefauto-restriçãoauto-contenção
Antonyms
self-actualizationself-empowermentunlimited potentialauto-realizaçãopotencial ilimitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
auto-limitação
Most commonly used term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
auto-limitação
Standard usage
São Paulo
auto-limitação
Standard usage, may also use 'limitação de si mesmo'
Portugal
auto-limitação
Standard usage, sometimes 'limitação pessoal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break through self-limitation
overcome self-limitation
self-imposed limits
limiting beliefs
superar a auto-limitação
romper com a auto-limitação
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