self-control

self–con·trol

noun \-kən-ˈtrōl\

Definition of SELF-CONTROL

: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires

— self–con·trolled \-ˈtrōld\ adjective

First Known Use of SELF-CONTROL

1711

Related to SELF-CONTROL

Synonyms: continence, restraint, self-command, self-containment, self-control, self-discipline, self-government, self-mastery, self-possession, self-restraint, willpower

Antonyms: disinhibition, incontinence, unconstraint

Related Words: self-abnegation, self-denial, self-deprivation; moderateness, moderation, temperance, temperateness; determination, nerve; command, control, discipline, mastery; abnegation, abstention, avoidance, eschewal, forbearance; abstinence, soberness, sobriety; aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-confidence; discretion

Near Antonyms: gratification, indulgence, self-indulgence; excessiveness, immoderacy, intemperance, intemperateness, overindulgence; demerit, failing, fault, feebleness, foible, frailty, shortcoming, vice, weakness; indiscipline, unconstraint, unreserve, unreservedness, unrestraint

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