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self-control

CEFR: B2

The psychological capacity to regulate emotions, attention, and impulses in the pursuit of long-term goals.

Synonyms

willpower
impulse control

Common Collocations

exercise self-control
develop self-control
lack of self-control

Example Sentence

Children who master self-control in early childhood exhibit superior academic perseverance in adolescence.

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