Enter the word for search

self-control

/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/

/ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/

self-controlnoun

Translations

самоконтроль

He showed great self-control during the meeting.

Он проявил большой самоконтроль во время встречи.

Additional translations

сдержанность

самообладание

владение собой

Definitions

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.

It takes a lot of self-control to resist eating the entire cake.

The quality of being able to control one's actions and reactions, especially in difficult situations.

Her self-control was admirable as she calmly handled the stressful situation.

Synonyms

self-controladjective

more self-control

Comp.

most self-control

Super.

/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/

/ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "self-control techniques")

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to describe activities, techniques, or qualities that promote or involve self-control.

The workshop offers several self-control exercises for managing stress.

Synonyms