Self-control
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The ability to control one's desires and impulses. uncountable, usually
"Near-synonym: willpower"
- 2 the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses wordnet
- 3 the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior wordnet
Verb
- 1 To control oneself or itself. intransitive, transitive
Example
More examples"He prided himself on his self-control."
Etymology
From self- + control.