self-controlled

adjective

Definition of self-controllednext
as in controlled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-controlled
  1. controlled
  2. restrained
  3. disciplined
Adjective
  • But there’s a catch: These demos are very controlled.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees were far more controlled, ranking twenty fifth in the MLB with 39.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.
    Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • Avoid distractions and stay disciplined to achieving your goals.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Wiles co-led the former president’s campaign and was widely credited with having run an operation that was far more disciplined than his two previous efforts.
    Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of disciplined
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“Self-controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-controlled. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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