self-controlled

adjective

/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊld/

/-ˈtroʊld/ usually approving

Definition

› having strong control over your emotions and actions: He's always seemed very self-controlled, so I was amazed by his sudden outburst in the office.Self-control and moderation self-control

/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/

/-ˈtroʊl/ noun [U] C2 It took incredible self-control not to cry out with pain.Self-control and moderation

(Definition of self-controlled adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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