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- [self kuh n-trohl]
- /sɛlf kənˈtroʊl/
- /self kənˈtrəʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self kuh n-trohl]
- /sɛlf kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions of self-control word
- noun self-control control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc. 1
- noun self-control restraint, discipline 1
- uncountable noun self-control Self-control is the ability to not show your feelings or not do the things that your feelings make you want to do. 0
- noun self-control the ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions, etc 0
- noun self-control control of oneself, or of one's own emotions, desires, actions, etc. 0
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Origin of self-control
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15
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Parts of speech for Self-control
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-control popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-control
noun self-control
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
- continence — self-restraint; moderation
adj self-control
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- in charge — to impose or ask as a price or fee: That store charges $25 for leather gloves.
- in check — to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly: He checked the horse at the edge of the cliff.
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective self-control
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- eremitic — Characteristic of a hermit.
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
Top questions with self-control
- why is self-control important?
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