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- DictionarySelf-con·trol/ˌselfkənˈtrōl/
noun
- 1. the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations: "Lucy silently struggled for self-control"
Gottfredson and Hirschi define self-control as the differential tendency of individuals to avoid criminal acts independent of the situations in which they find themselves. Individuals with low self-control tend to be impulsive, insensitive towards others, risk takers, short-sighted, and nonverbal.
the ability to control your emotions and actions: It took incredible self-control not to cry out with pain. I wish I had exercised more self-control at the buffet. See. self-controlled. Fewer examples. A little self-control will keep you out of debt.
control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc. Synonyms: levelheadedness, willpower, self-restraint, self-discipline. self-control. noun. the ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions, etc. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˌself-conˈtrolled, adjective. ˌself-conˈtrolling, adjective.
Definitions of self-control. noun. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses. synonyms: self-denial, self-discipline. see more. noun. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. synonyms: possession, self-command, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower. see more.
Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals —is what separates humans from the rest of the animal...
noun. /ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/ [uncountable] the ability to remain calm and not show your emotions even though you are feeling angry, excited, etc. to lose/regain your self-control. It took all his self-control not to shout at them. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
Self-control is the ability to overcome your impulses and immediate desires in favor of behavior that is in line with your standards and long-term goals (Baumeister et al., 2007). In other words, self-control is being able to choose the thing you should do over the thing you want to do.
