Self–control Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
self–control
noun
self–control
/ˌsɛlfkənˈtroʊl/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–CONTROL
[noncount]
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control over your feelings or actions
- a lack of self-control
- You have to show/learn a little self-control.
- He lost his self-control and lashed out at the other player.
- When it comes to chocolate, I lose all self-control. [=I cannot stop myself from eating too much chocolate]
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— self–controlled
adjective
[more self–controlled; most self–controlled]