Self-imposed
(adjective)
- Imposed or established by oneself, without external influence or coercion.
- Imposed as a result of one's own actions or choices.
Origin:
Composed of the word "self" meaning "oneself" and "imposed" meaning "to establish or enforce something by authority".
Examples:
- The prison term was self-imposed, as he turned himself in for the crime.
- The athlete's rigorous training schedule was self-imposed in an effort to improve her performance.
- The artist's strict deadline for the completion of the work was self-imposed.
- The businessman's long hours were self-imposed, as he was driven to succeed.
- The dieter's self-imposed restrictions made it difficult for her to stick to her plan.