self-control meaning

UK US /ˌsɛlfkənˈtroʊl/ 3 syllables

self-control (noun): the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses.

self-control has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

self-control as a noun

  1. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

    Synonyms: self-denial, self-discipline

    Type of: control

    Kinds: abstinence, asceticism, mortification

  2. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

    Synonyms: self-possession, possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-will

    Type of: resoluteness

    Kinds: nerves, presence of mind

How to pronounce self-control

self-control is pronounced /ˌsɛlfkənˈtroʊl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

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