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self-control
/ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
noun
opanowanie
Also
samokontrola(f)powściągliwość(f)
Definition
The ability to control your own emotions, desires, or actions, especially in difficult situations.
Examples
He showed great self-control by not reacting to the insult.
Wykazał się wielkim opanowaniem, nie reagując na obelgę.
Developing self-control is an important part of growing up.
Rozwijanie samokontroli jest ważną częścią dorastania.
She struggled to maintain her self-control during the argument.
Walczyła o utrzymanie powściągliwości podczas kłótni.
Synonyms
Collocations
exercise self-controllose self-controllack self-control
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