self-control
nounUK /ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˌself kənˈtroʊl/
The ability to stop yourself from doing something you really want to do but shouldn't.
She used self-control and only ate one cookie instead of the whole plate.
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2. The power to control your own feelings and actions, especially when you are angry or upset.
He showed great self-control and did not shout back at the bully.
3. The ability to keep working toward a goal even when you feel like giving up.
Her self-control helped her finish her homework before playing games.
4. Staying calm and not showing strong emotions in a difficult situation.
The goalkeeper's self-control kept him steady during the penalty kick.