Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-imposed
adjective
/ˌsɛlf.ɪmˈpoʊzd/
Definition
imposed by oneself rather than by others
Examples
- He set a self-imposed deadline to finish the project early.
- Her self-imposed restrictions on spending helped her save money for a vacation.
- After realizing his habits were unproductive, he decided to follow a self-imposed work schedule.
Meaning
A situation or condition that one has created or enforced on oneself, often as a form of discipline or restriction.
Synonyms
- voluntary
- self-inflicted
- self-initiated
