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self-control

The word “self-control” has 3 syllables: self-con-trol

It's pronounced as /ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/

What is synonym and antonym for self-control?

In the thesaurus, “self-control” has 58 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for self-control along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for self-control

Antonyms for self-control

  • bluntness
  • candor
  • demerit
  • disinhibition
  • excessiveness
  • failing
  • fault
  • feebleness
  • foible
  • frailty
  • frankness
  • gratification
  • immoderacy
  • incontinence
  • indiscipline
  • indulgence
  • intemperance
  • intemperateness
  • overindulgence
  • self-abandonment
  • self-indulgence
  • shortcoming
  • unconstraint
  • uninhibitedness
  • unreserve
  • unreservedness
  • unrestrainedness
  • unrestraint
  • vice
  • weakness

Meanings of self-control

  • noun
    1. The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.

Example Sentences

  • He showed remarkable self-control by not reacting to the insult.
  • Practicing meditation can improve your self-control over emotions.
  • Parents often teach children self-control through consistent guidance.
  • Maintaining self-control is essential for achieving long-term goals.
  • She relied on self-control to resist unhealthy temptations.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to self-control, such as: abnegation, abstention, abstinence, aloofness, aplomb, assurance, avoidance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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