Self-Controlled

Pronunciation: /sɛlf kənˈtroʊld/

Definitions of self-controlled

adjective Describing a person who has control over their emotions and actions

Example Sentences

A1 She is very self-controlled and never loses her temper.

A2 The self-controlled driver calmly avoided the accident.

B1 It is important to be self-controlled in stressful situations.

B2 The self-controlled athlete maintained focus throughout the competition.

C1 His self-controlled demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

C2 The CEO's self-controlled leadership style guided the company through turbulent times.

Examples of self-controlled in a Sentence

formal She demonstrated great self-controlled during the stressful meeting.

informal I wish I could be as self-controlled as you are in difficult situations.

slang He's always so self-controlled, it's kind of annoying sometimes.

figurative The dancer moved with a self-controlled grace that mesmerized the audience.

Grammatical Forms of self-controlled

• past tense: self-controlled
• plural: self-controlled
• comparative: more self-controlled
• superlative: most self-controlled
• present tense: self-control
• future tense: will be self-controlled
• perfect tense: have been self-controlled
• continuous tense: is being self-controlled
• singular: self-controlled
• positive degree: self-controlled
• infinitive: to self-control
• gerund: self-controlling
• participle: self-controlled

Origin and Evolution of self-controlled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'self-controlled' originated from the combination of the prefix 'self-' meaning one's own or personal, and the adjective 'controlled' meaning restrained or managed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'self-controlled' has come to be used to describe individuals who exhibit discipline, restraint, and composure in managing their actions and emotions.