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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"
The meaning of SELF-CONTROL is restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires. How to use self-control in a sentence.
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 kingdom.
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.
Self-control definition: control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.. See examples of SELF-CONTROL used in a sentence.
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.
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...
