self-controlled

adjective

Definition of self-controllednext
as in controlled

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  1. controlled
  2. restrained
  3. disciplined
Adjective
  • Her first poetry collection, 2019’s Hard Damage, is a controlled and imaginative exploration of the effect of exile on the self.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
  • But there’s a catch: These demos are very controlled.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • These green shoots of progress signal a shift towards more disciplined and accountable data practices.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But his disciplined mornings weren’t always the norm.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of disciplined
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