self-control

• Die Fähigkeit, eigene Emotionen, Gedanken und Handlungen angesichts von Versuchungen und Impulsen zu steuern; sie umfasst Zurückhaltung und Selbstdisziplin.

A noun referring to the ability to regulate one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses, often involving restraint and self-discipline.

unzählbar

1. Restraint of impulsesB2formal

   The act of denying oneself immediate gratification or controlling one's impulses and desires.

   Selbstkontrolle

   • Practicing self-control helps you avoid unhealthy snacks.
   • He showed remarkable self-control by not reacting to the insult.
   • Developing self-control is essential for achieving long-term goals.

   Synonymerestraintself-commandself-disciplineself-possessionself-restraintwillpower

   Antonymeabandonimpulsivenesslicentiousnessrecklessness

2. Resolute behavior managementB2formal

   The trait of firmly and resolutely managing one's own behavior, emotions, and actions.

   Selbstbeherrschung

   • Her self-control during the crisis was admirable.
   • Maintaining self-control in stressful situations is a valuable skill.
   • He relied on his self-control to stick to his study schedule.

   Synonymedeterminationdisciplineresolverestraintself-commandself-disciplineself-restraintwillpower

   Antonymeimpulsivenessindulgenceweakness