self-controlling
Managing one's impulses
Self-controlling describes someone or something that regulates its own behavior or operation.
A self-controlling person manages impulses without external pressure: She's remarkably self-controlling around sweets.
In technical contexts, self-controlling systems adjust automatically: a self-controlling thermostat.
The term emphasizes internal rather than imposed restraint.
Calm and self-possessed
- patientAble to wait calmly
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
conscientious · diligent · meticulous · steady · calm · collected · poised · level-headed
Mild, avoiding extremes
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- reservedRestrained in manner
self-denying · self-limiting · continent · ascetic · self-censoring
Firmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
strong-willed · iron-willed · disciplined · focused · driven · committed · unwavering · unyielding
Managing oneself without supervision
- self-governedRuling oneself independently
- independentFree from external control
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
- self-sufficientAble to provide independently
empowered · autonomous · self-regulating · self-determining · sovereign · self-guided · inner-directed
composed
Calm and self-possessed
- patientAble to wait calmly
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
methodical · conscientious · diligent · meticulous · steady · calm · collected · poised · level-headed · even-tempered
temperate
Mild, avoiding extremes
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
reserved · self-denying · self-limiting · continent · ascetic · self-censoring
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
steadfast · strong-willed · iron-willed · disciplined · focused · driven · committed · unwavering · unyielding · single-minded
self-directed
Managing oneself without supervision
- self-governedRuling oneself independently
- independentFree from external control
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
self-sufficient · empowered · autonomous · self-regulating · self-determining · sovereign · self-guided · inner-directed
self-controllingimpulsive
Acting without deliberation
uncontrolled · reckless · impetuous · rash · uninhibited
self-controllingundisciplined
Lacking self-control or order
self-indulgent · dissolute · intemperate · immoderate · profligate
control, controlled, controlling, self-control, controls, self-controlled, self-regulation, self-command, self-mastery