unevenself-control
nounUK /ʌnˈiːvən ˈsɛlf kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ʌnˈivən ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl/
Not being able to keep your feelings or actions steady and calm.
His uneven self-control made him laugh loudly at quiet times and stay silent at parties.
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2. Self-control that changes a lot from one moment to the next.
Her uneven self-control showed when she ate one cookie politely and then the whole box.
3. Having strong control in some situations but weak control in others.
He has uneven self-control: great at school, but wild at home.
4. A lack of steady control over emotions or habits.
Uneven self-control made it hard for him to keep a steady bedtime.