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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Crafted by a team of expert perfumers, the fragrance was shaped by global trends and shifting consumer moods, like the growing desire for self-indulgence and self-control.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But research from the Social Security Administration shows that individuals tend to miscalculate their retirement needs for reasons including a lack of financial literacy, reliance on anecdotal evidence over statistics, issues with ambiguity aversion and issues of self-control and procrastination.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
During Ramadan, fasting each day from dawn to dusk teaches us discipline and self-control.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Chatbots can be engineered by teams of experts intent on programming them to be as responsive and empathetic as possible — the psychological version of scientists designing the perfect Dorito that destroys any attempt at self-control.
—Angela Chen, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
But research from the Social Security Administration shows that individuals tend to miscalculate their retirement needs for reasons including a lack of financial literacy, reliance on anecdotal evidence over statistics, issues with ambiguity aversion and issues of self-control and procrastination.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
During Ramadan, fasting each day from dawn to dusk teaches us discipline and self-control.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Chatbots can be engineered by teams of experts intent on programming them to be as responsive and empathetic as possible — the psychological version of scientists designing the perfect Dorito that destroys any attempt at self-control.
—Angela Chen, Vox, 26 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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