Synonyms of self-mastery

self-mastery

noun

ˌself-ˈmas-t(ə-)rē 

as in restraint

the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions

she had remarkable self-mastery for one so young

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• self-control
• temperance
• willpower
• self-discipline
• composure
• determination
• nerve
• will
• self-government
• self-restraint
• self-command
• self-possession
• discipline
• continence
• self-containment
• temperateness
• confidence
• mastery
• moderation
• assurance
• self-abnegation
• self-denial
• abnegation
• equanimity
• control
• self-confidence
• sobriety
• forbearance
• avoidance
• soberness
• abstention
• abstinence
• moderateness
• poise
• coolness
• discretion
• command
• aplomb
• eschewal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gratification
• indulgence
• intemperance
• overindulgence
• self-indulgence
• vice
• excessiveness
• weakness
• failing
• feebleness
• frailty
• shortcoming
• fault
• demerit
• foible
• unrestraint
• intemperateness
• indiscipline
• immoderacy
• unreserve
• unconstraint
• unreservedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-mastery

The moral life, writes Murdoch, is not about self-mastery in the crucible of moral struggle. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

In this particular case, the sun in Gemini’s curiosity and clever thinking gets the support from Saturn in Aries, which brings discipline and a level of self-mastery. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

Life is for learning; self-mastery is a process. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Understanding yourself is one of the keys to self-mastery, open to new awareness. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026