Added 9 October 2026
self-control
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ noun
In Latin: temperantia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about self-control at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses.
- The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.