self-controlling
|self-con-trol-ling|
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
(self-control)
emotional restraint
Etymology
'self-controlling' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'control,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'control' means to exercise restraint or direction over.
'self-controlling' evolved from the concept of 'self-control,' which has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the ability to regulate one's own behavior.
Initially, it meant 'the act of controlling oneself,' and over time it evolved into an adjective describing the characteristic of being able to control oneself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to control one's own emotions, desires, or actions.
She is very self-controlling and rarely loses her temper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41