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Meaning of self-control | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/

Definitions

The ability to control one's desires and impulses.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonym: willpower”
“A review of addiction research, published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, suggests mindful meditation strengthens self-control in smokers, even among those smokers who haven’t set an intention to quit.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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