self-control
noun
- ability to regulate one's thoughts and behavior
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ / /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English control English self-control From self- + control.
- The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
“Near-synonym: willpower”
“A review of addiction research, published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, suggests mindful meditation strengthens self-control in smokers, even among those smokers who haven’t set an intention to quit.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English control English self-control From self- + control.
- To control oneself or itself.