self-control — the ability to control one's emotions, behavior, or desires, especially in difficult situations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to control one's emotions, behavior, or desires, especially in difficult situations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl/
Korean meaning: 자제력, 자기통제력
Korean pronunciation: **셀프** 컨**트롤**
Example Sentences
- His self-control vanished when he saw the chocolate cake in the fridge at 2 AM.
- The meditation course helped her develop better self-control in stressful situations.
- He practiced self-control by counting to ten before responding to annoying emails.
self-control
NOUN//ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl//
the ability to control one's emotions, behavior, or desires, especially in difficult situations
the ability to control one's emotions, behavior, or desires, especially in difficult situations
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Origin
'Self'는 자기 자신을 의미하는 고대 게르만어에서 유래되었고, 'control'은 라틴어 'contrarotulus'(반대로 굴리다)에서 나왔습니다. 마치 자신의 감정이나 욕구를 반대 방향으로 굴려서 억제한다는 의미가 담겨있죠.
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“His self-control vanished when he saw the chocolate cake in the fridge at 2 AM.”
“The meditation course helped her develop better self-control in stressful situations.”
“He practiced self-control by counting to ten before responding to annoying emails.”
“Her self-control was tested when her neighbor played loud music during her exam preparation.”
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