self-control
noun
self-con·trol
ˌself-kən-ˈtrōl 
: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires
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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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But a growing consensus among researchers say that the condition is really a disorder of executive function, which describes skills like self-control, planning, and organizing.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
One is that the weight is a character flaw that can only be conquered by willpower, exercise and self-control.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Their emotional lack of self-control may lead to behavioral issues in the classroom.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
This cluster is characterized by irresponsibility, a lack of self-control, and an inability or unwillingness to follow rules and social norms.
—Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
One is that the weight is a character flaw that can only be conquered by willpower, exercise and self-control.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Their emotional lack of self-control may lead to behavioral issues in the classroom.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
This cluster is characterized by irresponsibility, a lack of self-control, and an inability or unwillingness to follow rules and social norms.
—Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Self-control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-control. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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