English Explanatory Dictionary

self-control

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
verb
  1. To control oneself or itself.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ en-us-self-control.ogg

Word forms

self-control self-controls self control selfcontrol self-controlling self-controlled

Etymology

From self- + control.

Synonyms

self-command self-discipline self-mastery self-regulation willpower

Antonyms

undisciplinedness

Related words

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