self-control
noun
self-con·trol
ˌself-kən-ˈtrōl 
: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires
Examples of self-control in a Sentence
toddlers have very little self-control
she could be passionate and intense, but generally exercised steely self-control in the company of strangers
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Psychology Today reported that a study of 3,852 participants found that those who expressed anger were seen as overreacting and lacking self-control.
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Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That leads to the equation of thinness with hard work, self-control, and moral value.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025
After all, a lack of sense and self-control could be fixed.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit aims to instill forgiveness, self-control and discipline in Black youth, all while building trust with police.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That leads to the equation of thinness with hard work, self-control, and moral value.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025
After all, a lack of sense and self-control could be fixed.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit aims to instill forgiveness, self-control and discipline in Black youth, all while building trust with police.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-control
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“Self-control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-control. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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